SALES OF NONALCOHOLIC DRINKS; ALLOW                                             H.B. 5606 (H-3):

                                                                               SUMMARY OF HOUSE-PASSED BILL

                                                                                                         IN COMMITTEE

House Bill 5606 (Substitute H-3 as passed by the House)

Sponsor:  Representative Jim Lilly

House Committee:  Regulatory Reform

Senate Committee:  Regulatory Reform

Date Completed:  12-5-18

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Liquor Control Code to require a wine maker, brandy manufacturer, small distiller, micro brewer, brewer, or brewpub to provide water.

Specifically, the bill would require a wine maker, brandy manufacturer, small distiller, micro brewer, brewer, or brewpub to provide water. A wine maker, brandy manufacturer, small distiller, micro brewer, brewer, or brewpub also, in its sole discretion, could sell or provide other nonalcoholic beverages for consumption on-or off-premises.

The bill would take effect 90 days after its enactment.

MCL 436.1537                                                          Legislative Analyst:  Tyler VanHuyse

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

                                                                            Fiscal Analyst:  Elizabeth Raczkowski 

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.