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This bill amends the Michigan liquor control code to update the structure and responsibilities of the Michigan craft beverage council, which is housed within the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The bill modifies the council's composition to include representatives from various segments of the beverage industry, such as wine makers, brewers, distillers, and retailers, with specific requirements for membership including having a principal place of business in Michigan and prohibiting lobbyists from serving. The council's members will serve three-year terms, with limitations on consecutive terms, and can receive a $50 per day meeting stipend. The council's key responsibilities include directing grants for research on fruits, hops, barley, and other agricultural products used in beverage production, conducting market analyses, developing financial aid programs for growers, and promoting Michigan's craft beverage industries. The bill also updates terminology, such as replacing references to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation with the "bureau of fair competition and free enterprise," and clarifies the council's ability to accept grants, attend informative meetings, and provide technical information to legislative bodies. The bill is contingent on the passage of a related Senate bill and aims to support and enhance Michigan's craft beverage sector.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0681