HB 4573 Summary

• Amends 1998 PA 58 to modify liquor license fees and transfer procedures under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.

• Establishes quarterly proration of license fees based on approval dates for licenses effective less than 9 months, and sets initial license fees at $20,000 for certain licenses issued under section 531(3) or (4).

• Requires the commission to issue initial or renewal licenses within 90 days of receiving a completed application; if the deadline is missed, the commission must refund the fee and reduce the next renewal fee by 15%.

• Creates a conditional license process allowing applicants to obtain licenses within 20-30 business days with proof of financial responsibility and executed property documents, with the license expiring after 1 year or upon final approval/denial of the underlying application.

• Updates provisions allowing specially designated merchant and distributor licensees to operate motor vehicle fuel pumps at certain locations based on population thresholds, inventory requirements, and distance requirements between fuel dispensers and alcohol sales points.