Liquor: other; definition of brand; modify. Amends sec. 105 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1105) & adds sec. 604. TIE BAR WITH: SB 512'25
Impact
The modifications proposed in SB 513 are expected to have a significant impact on how alcoholic beverages are defined and marketed within Michigan. By specifically identifying and regulating 'alcohol vapor devices' and multibranded products, the legislation seeks to address emerging trends in alcohol consumption and distribution. This will likely influence retailers and producers by establishing clearer compliance requirements and operational frameworks, thereby potentially enhancing their ability to innovate while ensuring consumer safety and regulatory adherence.
Summary
Senate Bill No. 513 proposes amendments to the Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998, specifically focusing on the definition and regulation of alcoholic beverages and related entities. This bill aims to clarify the definitions of terms such as 'alcohol,' 'alcohol vapor device,' and 'brand.' Notably, it introduces measures for the registration of multibranded products, which consist of alcoholic beverages that combine brands from different suppliers. The bill reflects an intention to streamline the liquor control processes and ensure efficient regulation of the alcohol industry in Michigan.
Contention
While the bill appears to be aimed at modernizing liquor laws, it may face contention regarding how these new definitions and regulatory measures could affect smaller producers and retailers. Advocates for small businesses might be concerned that the implementation of a more complex licensing structure could favor larger distributors who have the resources to comply with additional regulations. Furthermore, the interpretation and enforcement of these new rules surrounding brand registrations might lead to disputes among existing suppliers and new entrants in the market, particularly in a competitive industry already facing various regulatory hurdles.
Liquor: other; leasing, selling, and transferring portions of certain alternating proprietors under approval of commission; allow. Amends secs. 105 & 603 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1105 & 436.1603).
Liquor: spirits; providing complimentary engraving of a bottle of spirits during a tasting event; allow. Amends sec. 1027 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.2027).
Liquor: retail sales; displaying co-branded alcoholic beverages adjacent to certain products; prohibit. Amends 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1101 - 436.2303) by adding sec. 609k.
Liquor: retail sales; displaying co-branded alcoholic beverages adjacent to certain products; limit. Amends 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1101 - 436.2303) by adding sec. 609k.
Trade: containers; bottle deposit law; expand. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3c, & 3e of 1976 IL 1 (MCL 445.571 et seq.); adds secs. 2b, 3g & 5a & repeals sec. 2a of 1976 IL 1 (MCL 445.572a).
Trade: containers; beverages and beverage containers subject to bottle deposit and distribution of revenue; expand and revise. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 2a, 3c, 3e & 3f of 1976 IL 1 (MCL 445.571 et seq.) & adds sec. 3g.
Trade: containers; beverages and beverage containers subject to bottle deposit and distribution of revenue; expand and revise. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 2a, 3c, 3e & 3f of 1976 IL 1 (MCL 445.571 et seq.) & adds sec. 3g.
Liquor: other; leasing, selling, and transferring portions of certain alternating proprietors under approval of commission; allow. Amends secs. 105 & 603 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1105 & 436.1603).
Liquor: other; leasing, selling, and transferring portions of certain alternating proprietors under approval of commission; allow. Amends secs. 105 & 603 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1105 & 436.1603).
Provides for designation of manufacturing and production business resource center by EDA to provide services and assistance to manufacturing businesses.