Michigan Compiled Laws
58-1998-5 - Chapter 5 (436.1501...436.1552)
Section 436.1534 - Small Distiller License.

Sec. 534.
(1) Upon application in a manner acceptable to the commission and payment of the appropriate license fee, the commission shall issue a small distiller license to a person annually manufacturing in this state spirits in an amount not exceeding 60,000 gallons, of all brands combined.
(2) A small distiller may have an approved tasting room and sell at retail in accordance with sections 536 and 537.
(3) This section does not allow the sale of spirits transacted or caused to be transacted by means of any mail order, internet, telephone, computer, device, or other electronic means.
History: Add. 2008, Act 218, Imd. Eff. July 16, 2008 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 410, Imd. Eff. Dec. 19, 2018

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 436 - Alcoholic Beverages

Act 58 of 1998 - Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998 (436.1101 - 436.2303)

58-1998-5 - Chapter 5 (436.1501...436.1552)

Section 436.1501 - Licenses; Issuance; Fees; Liability Insurance; Expiration of Full-Year License; License as Contract; Operation of Establishment Upon Death of Licensee; Approval of Receiver or Trustee; Part-Year License; Transfer of License; Approv...

Section 436.1502 - Salesperson License; Issuance; Expiration; Renewal; Fee; Conduct Not Requiring License; Accreditation Program; Curriculum; Administrator; Definitions.

Section 436.1503 - License; Proximity of Contemplated Location to Church or School Building; Measurement of Distance; Exceptions; Presumption of Validity; Waiver; Objection; Hearing; Transfer to Location Farther From Church or School.

Section 436.1504 - Limited Production Manufacturer License; Fees; Conditional Sales and Purchases; Restrictions and Prohibitions; Registration and Federal Brewer's Notice Required; Definitions.

Section 436.1505 - Class “C” or Class “B” Hotel License; State-Owned Airport; Nontransferable.

Section 436.1507 - Liquor Licenses; Publicly Owned Airports; Issuance.

Section 436.1509 - Liquor Licenses; Municipal Civic Center or Civic Auditorium; Conditions and Limitations.

Section 436.1511 - Class “C” or Class “B” Hotel License for Hotel Located Within Mackinac Island State Park; Class “C” License for Certain Concessionaire; License for Sale of Alcoholic Liquor at Presque Isle Harbor Marina; Nontransferability of Licen...

Section 436.1513 - Licenses; Issuance to Governing Board of College or University; Restrictions and Prohibition; Sale of Alcoholic Liquor on Hotel or Restaurant Premises Located on Land Owned by Central Michigan University, Wayne State University, We...

Section 436.1513a - Sale of Alcoholic Liquor for Consumption at Community College's or University's Culinary or Hospitality Program's Location; License; Prohibition; Submission of Documents; Cancellation of License; Use; License to Private Entity; Ca...

Section 436.1514 - Hotel and Conference Center Owned and Operated by University; Issuance of Class B Hotel License; Conditions; Limitation; “Hospitality Program” Defined.

Section 436.1514a - Hotel and Conference Center Owned and Operated by University; Issuance of Class B Hotel License; Conditions; Limitation; “Hospitality Program” Defined.

Section 436.1515 - Class “C” License or Tavern License for Certain Golf Courses; Transfer of License to Another Location Prohibited; Surrender of License.

Section 436.1517 - International Sporting Event Licenses; Issuance in Connection With International Golf Tournament; Circumstances; Duration; Limitation; List; Recommendation by Governing Body; Certification of Compliance; Fee.

Section 436.1517a - National Sporting Event License; Issuance; Circumstances; Duration; Limitation on Number of Licenses Issued; Recommendation of Governing Body of Host Governmental Unit; Certification of Compliance With Applicable Laws, Rules, and...

Section 436.1518 - Definitions; Issuance of Motorsports Event Licenses; Consumption and Possession of Beer and Wine in Motorsports Entertainment Complex; Civil Liability.

Section 436.1519 - Property or Establishment Situated in or on State Owned Land.

Section 436.1521 - Limitation on Tavern or Class C Licenses; Renewal of License; Conditions; Revocation; Transfer of License; "Development District" Defined.

Section 436.1521a - Public On-Premises Licenses; Issuance to Businesses; Conditions; Commercial Investment in Redevelopment Project Area; Time Period; Total Investment; Number of Licenses; Requirements; Fee; Transfer of License Prohibited; Attempt to...

Section 436.1522 - Banquet Facility Permits.

Section 436.1523 - Liquor Licenses; Ineligibility of Law Enforcement Officers; Exception; "Law Enforcement Personnel" Defined.

Section 436.1525 - License Fees; Fingerprints; Criminal History Check; Filing Completed Application; Issuance of License Within Certain Period of Time; Conditional License; Report; "Completed Application" Defined.

Section 436.1526 - Beer Festival; Issuance of Special License; Limitation; Buying Directly From Licensed Brewpub; Showcasing Beer; Serving Age Requirement; "Beer Festival" Defined.

Section 436.1527 - Special License for Nonprofit Charitable Organization; Issuance; Nontransferable; Fee; Auction.

Section 436.1529 - Transfer of License or Interest in License; Notice of Transfer of Stock in Licensed Corporation or Licensed Limited Partnership; Investigation to Ensure Compliance; Approval; Transfer Fee; Inspection Fee.

Section 436.1531 - Public License and Resort License; On-Premises Escrowed License; Limitations and Quotas; Additional Licenses for Certain Establishments; License for Certain Events at Public University; Outdoor Stadium; Economic Development Factors...

Section 436.1532 - "Bona Fide Member" Defined; Issuance of Club License; Public Notice; Annual Filing by Club; Conduct of Club Affairs and Management.

Section 436.1533 - Specially Designated Merchant License; Specially Designated Distributor License; Issuance; Quota; Waiver; Transfer; Limitation; Owner or Operator of Motor Vehicle Fuel Pump on or Adjacent to Licensed Premises; Issuance to Marina; L...

Section 436.1534 - Small Distiller License.

Section 436.1535 - Vendor as Authorized to Do Business.

Section 436.1536 - Multiple Manufacturing Licenses; Eligibility Requirements; Operating Multiple Tasting Rooms; Compliance Requirements; Limitations; Sale of Alcoholic Liquor Under Certain Circumstances; Samples; Earmark for Liquor Control Enforcemen...

Section 436.1537 - Classes of Vendors Permitted to Sell Alcoholic Liquor at Retail; Beer and Wine Drink Tastings; Filling and Selling Growlers With Beer; Sale of Nonalcoholic Beverages; Definitions.

Section 436.1537a - Sale of Alcoholic Liquor for Off the Premises Consumption; Requirements; Delivery of Alcoholic Liquor Within This State; Original Package Prohibited; Inapplicable After January 1, 2026; Definitions.

Section 436.1539 - Marina as Specially Designated Merchant or Specially Designated Distributor; License; Conditions.

Section 436.1541 - Motor Vehicle Fuel Pumps.

Section 436.1543 - Disposition and Use of License and License Renewal Fees; Liquor Control Enforcement and License Investigation Revolving Fund; "License Fee Enhancement" Defined.

Section 436.1545 - "Nonpublic Continuing Care Retirement Center" Defined; License; Limitation.

Section 436.1547 - Definitions; Catering Permits.

Section 436.1548 - Public Swimming Pool Permit; Fees; Requirements; "Public Swimming Pool" Defined.

Section 436.1551 - Social District Permit; Local Management and Maintenance Plans; Revocation; Notice; Liquor Sale Requirements Within District; Special License; Removal of Container Requirements; Annual Permit; Fee; Definitions.

Section 436.1552 - Alcohol Dispensing Machines; Requirements and Limitations; Violations; Penalties; Rescission of R 436.1045; "On-Premises Licensee" Defined.