MI SB0939

Allows local governments to designate "social districts" containing commons areas where on-premises alcohol licensees can serve drinks to be consumed in the shared space.

Requires commons areas to be clearly marked and defined by the local governing body, which can revoke the designation if it threatens public health, safety, or welfare.

Permits on-premises licensees adjacent to a commons area to obtain an annual social district permit for $300.00, subject to approval by the local governing body and police chief.

Requires alcoholic liquor served in commons areas to be in containers displaying the permittee's trade name, logo, or unique mark, and prohibits alcohol from leaving the commons area or premises.

Defines "commons area" as a shared space within a social district that abuts the premises of at least 2 other on-premises licensees.