MI SB1162

Authorizes the Michigan Liquor and Cannabis Regulatory Agency to issue temporary national sporting event licenses for on-premises alcoholic liquor sales at designated theme areas during qualifying sporting events.

Limits licenses to 30 consecutive days maximum, with not more than 40 licenses issued simultaneously in the same theme area; licenses are non-transferable as to ownership or location.

Establishes $1,000 application fee and requires host governmental units to recommend licensees, certify compliance with building/safety/health laws, and supply applicant names and premises locations to the commission.

Designates specific national sporting events eligible for licensing: MLB All-Star Game (2005), NFL Super Bowl (2006), PGA Championship (2008), NCAA Final Four (2009), USGA Amateur Championship (2016), and PGA Tour Champions (2018-2020).

Effective December 19, 2018, contingent upon enactment of Senate Bill No. 1166 of the 99th Legislature.