Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 49 on Thursday, allowing small distillers, wine makers and microbreweries to have an on-premise and off-premise tasting room permit.
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June 3, 2021
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan bill Thursday that will allow small distillers, wine makers and microbreweries to have an on-premise and off-premise tasting room permit.
“Michigan is home to some of the best microbreweries and craft distillers in the country, and this bill make it easier for these businesses to create and operate tasting rooms,” said Governor Whitmer in a statement. “I’m proud that this bipartisan bill will make it more convenient for Michiganders to sample fine spirits and delicious micro-brews, while also creating jobs and helping grow our small businesses and economy faster.”
“Michigan is renowned for its craft beverage industry, contributing billions to our state’s economy and employing tens of thousands of hardworking men and women, including many in our state’s great southwest region,” said Senator Kim LaSata, R-Coloma, who sponsored Senate Bill 49. “At this critical time when our state is ge
Whitmer signs bill allowing expanded tasting rooms for Michigan craft distilleries, microbreweries
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Posted at 11:59 AM, Jun 03, 2021
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a bill that will allow small distilleries, wine-makers and microbreweries in Michigan to have permits for on-premise and off-premise tasting rooms.
The bill, sponsored by State Sen. Kim LaSata, amends the Michigan Liquor Control Code to allow a person to hold both licenses.
Today, Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bill 49, which will enable small distillers, wine makers, and microbreweries to have an on-premise and off-premise tasting room permit, helping our small businesses grow and supporting the economy.