MI HB5062

Allows the Michigan Liquor and Cannabis Regulatory Commission to issue additional public on-premises licenses beyond standard quota limits in redevelopment project areas and designated development districts.

Licenses in redevelopment areas require the business to provide dining, entertainment, or recreation activities at least 5 days per week and be open to the public at least 10 hours daily, with the local area showing at least 25% commercial investment of total redevelopment property investment.

Licenses in development districts (tax increment financing authority districts, development areas, downtown districts, or principal shopping districts) require $75,000 minimum investment in new construction or building rehabilitation and $200,000 total public and private investment in the district over 5 years.

Applicants must demonstrate they attempted to secure standard on-premises or quota licenses and that such licenses are not readily available in the county, based on fair market value, operational scope, and contractual restrictions.

The initial enhanced license fee is $20,000, licenses cannot be transferred to other locations, and if a licensee surrenders the license, the local governing body may approve a replacement applicant meeting current requirements.