Mixed Spirits Legislation Signed by MI Governor
A package of four bills addressing distribution, taxation, and other issues related to mixed spirit drinks (Senate Bills 141-144) has been signed into law. Read More
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A package of four bills addressing distribution, taxation, and other issues related to mixed spirit drinks (Senate Bills 141-144) has been signed into law. Read More
Signed into law, S.B. 49 allows a person to hold an on-premises tasting room permit and an off-premises tasting room license in conjunction at the same location under certain conditions. Read More
Signed by the Governor, House Bill 1091 provides a definition of “microbrewery”: a person having a permit under this chapter to manufacture or brew light wine, light spirit product or beer in this state and who manufactures or brews not …Read More
Before the Governor for action, Senate Bill 126, among multiple provisions, would add the definition of “nonrefrigeration dispensing accessories” (which includes beer and gas hoses, faucets, taps, and other accessories necessary to preserve and serve intoxicating liquor that are not …Read More
Approved by the Governor, L.B. 274, provides for a promotional farmers market special designated license, defines “ready-to-drink cocktail” and establishes a per gallon tax rate of ninety-five cents per gallon that is separate and lower than that for distilled spirits. Read More
Signed by the Governor, Senate Bill 2321 would allow a microbrew pub licensee to sell or direct ship malt beverages manufactured on the licensed premises to an individual in the state and addresses issues related to contract brewing. Read More
Signed by the Governor, House Bill 1096 would authorize certain social media exchanges. Read More
Signed into law, Senate Bill 85 authorizes holders of multiple small brewer licenses to sell beer at multiple locations. Read More
Amended in committee, House Bill 3377 establishes the Task Force on Substance Use to study alcohol tax and pricing mechanisms to reduce substance use in the state. Read More
The subject of a public hearing, S.B. 806 modifies definition of “malt beverage” for purpose of regulation and taxation of alcoholic beverages to align more closely with federal statutory definition of “beer.” Read More
Pete Johnson serves as the State & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the Brewers Association (BA). He joined the BA at its inception in 2005, having previously worked as Programs Director for the Brewers Association of America. Before coming to the small brewing industry in 2001, Pete worked for 14 years with both state and federal elected officials in Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.
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