MI HB5568

Amends the Michigan Liquor Control Code to add the United States Golf Association Amateur Championship during calendar year 2016 to the list of qualifying national sporting events for temporary alcohol licenses.

Allows the Michigan Liquor and Cannabis Control Commission to issue temporary licenses for alcohol sales at national sporting events, including the MLB All-Star Game (2005), NFL Super Bowl (2006), PGA Championship (2008), NCAA Final Four (2009), and USGA Amateur Championship (2016).

Limits temporary licenses to a maximum of 30 consecutive days, non-transferable, issued only for designated time periods during the sporting event and associated activities.

Requires the host governmental unit to submit a list of applicants and premises locations to the commission and recommend the number of licenses to be issued, with a maximum of 40 licenses per theme area.

Sets a $1,000 application fee for temporary national sporting event licenses and requires the host governmental unit to certify that all premises comply with applicable state and local building, safety, and health laws.