2021 Senate Bill 49 / Public Act 20

Revise brewery regulation detail

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 27, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Kim LaSata (R-21)

To permit certain small brewers, distillers and wine maker licensees to operate an “on-premises tasting room” and an “off-premises tasting room” held at same location, as specified by the bill and by the "terms of art" used in Michigan’s extraordinarily detailed and generally protectionist “liquor control” laws.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Feb. 24, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 25, 2021

Passed in the Senate 34 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

March 2, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

April 20, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 18, 2021

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To permit certain small brewers, distillers and wine maker licensees to operate an “on-premises tasting room” and an “off-premises tasting room” held at same location, as specified by the bill and by the "terms of art" used in Michigan’s extraordinarily detailed and generally protectionist “liquor control” laws.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

June 3, 2021