Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Liquor Control Commission
Wine
Section R. 436.1716 - Bottling
Current through Vol. 24-04, March 15, 2024
Rule 16.
(1) Wine may be bottled or sold or both in Michigan in containers of any size permitted by the federal alcohol administration act and approved by written order of the commission.
(2) For tax purposes a variance in content will be permitted within a fraction of a fluid ounce in bottles of champagne, carbonated or sparkling wines in order that a 26 ounce container may be registered as a 1/5 of a gallon or 25.6 ounce container, or a 13 ounce container may be registered at 1/10 of a gallon or 12.8 ounce container.
(3) Imported wine may be delivered into this state and sold in containers of any size permitted by the federal alcohol administration act and approved by written order of the commission.
(4) A Michigan manufacturer shall not bottle bulk domestic or imported wine for sale in any state without a written order of approval from the commission.
(5) A Michigan manufacturer shall not manufacture or bottle wine for any other manufacturer without a written order of approval from the commission.
