Growlers are no longer a thing only for breweries, and wineries are no longer banned from farmers' markets under two new laws loosening regulations on craft beer and wine.
Excerpt: A round of recent legislative changes in Michigan could inspire craft beer and wine fans to raise a glass in Traverse City.
Governor Rick Synder signed Senate Bill 27 into effect on July 2, allowing restaurants and bars to sell refillable growlers for off-premises consumption. Previously, only breweries were permitted to sell growlers in the state. The Governor also signed Senate Bill 79 into law effective August 31, allowing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) to issue permits to wine makers to sell wine and offer wine tastings at local farmers markets.
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Source: The Ticker
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