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SB 513

Liquor: other; definition of brand; modify. Amends sec. 105 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1105) & adds sec. 604. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0512'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Bellino and 11 co-sponsors

Michigan bill redefines "brand" under liquor law and adds regulatory provisions, affecting product classification and industry compliance, contingent on companion bill passage.

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Bill Summary · SB 513

Legislative bill overview

SB 513 modifies Michigan's liquor law by amending the definition of "brand" under the 1998 Liquor and Cannabis Regulatory Agency statute. The bill also adds a new section 604, though specific details of these amendments are not provided in the available text. The measure is tied to SB 512, suggesting the two bills work together as a package.

Why is this important

Changes to how "brand" is defined in liquor regulations can significantly affect product classification, licensing requirements, tax applications, and market competition among beverage producers and distributors. These definitional changes may impact small craft producers, large manufacturers, and retailers differently depending on how broadly or narrowly the new definition applies.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of impact: Without seeing the actual amended language, it's unclear whether this benefits or burdens craft beverage producers, large corporations, or specific market segments
  • Tie-bar dependency: The bill's effects are intertwined with SB 512, creating uncertainty about the complete legislative intent and requiring both bills to pass together
  • Definitional clarity: Changes to regulatory definitions can create compliance confusion and unequal enforcement if the new language is ambiguous or differs from industry practice

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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