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MI SB0048

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2015

Primary Sponsor

Virgil Smith

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Michigan Liquor Control Code to allow on-premises licensees in central business districts to sell alcoholic liquor between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays if approved by local legislative body resolution.

  • Requires applicants for extended hours permits to submit a $10,000 annual permit fee, obtain local legislative approval, and demonstrate security measures including 1 security person per 50 customers and 360-degree video surveillance.

  • Mandates at least 1 security person on licensed premises from 11 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Saturday and 11 p.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Sunday.

  • Creates an extended hours permit fund with revenue distributed as: 5% to local municipalities for administration costs, 85% to police departments for enforcement, and 10% to the liquor commission.

  • Establishes 90-day approval process for local legislative bodies to review applications, with commission authority to issue permits if local body fails to act within the timeframe.

Legislative Description

Liquor; hours; hours of operation for on-premises licenses located in central business districts; extend. Amends sec. 1114 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.2114) & adds sec. 1116.

Local government: other

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Regulatory Reform

1/28/2015

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform1/28/2015

Full Bill Text

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