Bill > HB5343

This bill modifies the definition of "mixed spirit drink" in Michigan's liquor control code by changing the alcohol content threshold for a specific type of mixed spirit drink from 13.5% to 18% alcohol by volume. Specifically, the bill allows mixed spirit drinks that contain more than 10% and up to 18% alcohol by volume (previously 13.5%) to be classified as mixed spirit drinks, provided they are packaged in a metal container with specific characteristics: the container must have the shape of a can, hold no more than 24 ounces, have a closure that is an integral part of the container, and cannot be readily resealed after opening. This change expands the legal definition of mixed spirit drinks, potentially allowing manufacturers to produce and sell beverages with a slightly higher alcohol content within the existing regulatory framework. The bill is an amendment to the Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998, specifically updating section 109 of the original legislation, and represents a technical adjustment to the current rules governing alcoholic beverage production and classification.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5343