Legislature passes liquor law changes to breweries

Published March 12, 2014 11:52pm ET



LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s microbreweries could start making twice as much beer as they currently produce under legislation that won overwhelming support in the Legislature.

The bipartisan package that amends many state liquor laws would change the definition of a microbrewery, doubling production limits from 30,000 barrels to 60,000 barrels a year. It also would accelerate liquor licensing by creating a conditional license for use during applicants’ license review process. Startup craft brewers would be allowed limited self-distribution.

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