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SB 1084

Liquor: other; engraving of bottles of spirits; allow, and modify definition of mixed spirit drink. Amends sec. 109 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1109) & adds sec. 609l.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Wojno

SB 1084 allows licensed engraving of spirits, beer, and wine bottles before sale or at events, with strict custody, licensing, and designated distributor rules.

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Bill Summary · SB 1084

Summary of SB 1084 (2025-2026) – Michigan

Main purpose and intent

  • SB 1084 proposes amendments to the Michigan Liquor Control Code (1988 PA 58) to:
    • Add provisions related to engraving bottles of spirits, including powers for engraving before sale and during consumer events.
    • Extend and modify definitions for entities involved in manufacturing, distributing, and selling mixed spirit drinks and related products.
    • Establish and define the scope of “outstate” entities and specialized distribution relationships in the context of engraving and labeling requirements.

Key provisions and changes

  • Sec. 109 – Definitions and manufacturing framework

    • Clarifies and expands the meaning of “Manufacture,” “Manufacturer,” and related terms (e.g., mixed spirit drink manufacturer, mixed wine drink manufacturer, mixer-related terms).
    • Defines “Manufacturing premises” and “Master distributor.”
    • Introduces and clarifies the category of “Mixed spirit drink” with specific composition, packaging, and container requirements.
    • Establishes criteria for “Mixed spirit drink manufacturer” and how such entities are treated for regulatory purposes (treated as wine manufacturers for some rules but subject to spirits manufacturing and labeling requirements).
    • Defines “Outstate self-distributor,” “Outstate seller of beer,” “Outstate seller of mixed spirit drink,” and “Outstate seller of wine” to address interstate activities and licensing.

  • Sec. 609l – Engraving of bottles (new section)

    • Establishes authority for engraving bottles of spirits or beer/wine under specified circumstances:
    • Engraving before sale to a consumer by a vendor of spirits, vendor representatives, brokers, or third parties on bottles sold by specially designated distributors.
    • Engraving of bottles purchased by a consumer from a specially designated distributor, with process for pickup and return to designated distributor premises.
    • Engraving during consumer sampling events conducted under appropriate licensing.
    • Conditions regarding possession and return of engraved bottles do not violate current sections (specifically section 901) when bottles are returned to the licensed premises.
    • Similar engraving allowances apply to beer and wine (through specially designated merchants) with procedures for pickup, return, and possession, including during tasting events (beer and wine) under applicable licenses.
    • Embeds requirements to ensure engraved bottles are handled through licensed premises and regulated pathways, with consumer pickup after engraving.

Who would be affected

  • Manufacturers and entities involved in producing/labeling:
    • Mixed spirit drink manufacturers, mixed wine drink manufacturers, small wine makers, micro brewers, and related licensees.
  • Distributors and sellers:
    • Out-of-state and in-state bottlers, self-distributors, and wholesalers of spirits, beer, wine, and mixed spirit drinks.
  • Engraving providers and intermediaries:
    • Vendors of spirits, vendor representatives, brokers, and third-party engraving service providers.
  • Retail consumers:
    • Consumers who purchase engraved bottles or attend engraving-related events or tastings; process for engraving and pickup is designed to be consumer-facing.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Introduced July 1, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.
  • The bill adds regulatory and operational pathways without immediate funding; it sets procedural steps for engraving services and outlines handling of engraved products within licensed premises and designated distributors.
  • The added section 609l outlines specific activities that engraving providers may perform, including coordination with licensees and designated distributors, and the permitted movement of engraved bottles between premises.

Practical impact and considerations

  • Enhanced consumer experience:
    • Engraving services could allow personalized gift bottles and promotional activities while remaining within regulated channels.
  • Regulatory alignment:
    • Clarifies responsibilities and processes for engraving within the framework of Michigan’s liquor control rules, including labeling and manufacturing distinctions.
  • Compliance requirements:
    • Engraving activities would require adherence to licensing, premises protocols, and the chain-of-custody for engraved bottles to ensure compliance with section 901 and related provisions.
  • Interstate commerce:
    • The new out-of-state definitions and structures provide a framework for cross-border manufacturing and distribution, potentially enabling more defined cross-state activities for mixed spirit drinks, beer, and wine.

If you’d like, I can provide a redlined-style comparison with current law highlights to show exactly where SB 1084 inserts changes.

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

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