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MI SB0559

Bill

Status

Passed

7/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Aric Nesbitt

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Origin

Senate

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes motorsports event licenses allowing owners of motorsports entertainment complexes to sell beer, wine, and spirits during sanctioned motorsports events, with license fees of $250 for beer and wine only or $600 for all spirits.

  • Permits qualified licensees (bars, restaurants, and manufacturers with tasting rooms) to fill and sell alcoholic liquor in sealed containers up to 1 gallon for off-premises consumption, with delivery allowed to consumers age 21 and older through employees or third-party services until January 1, 2026.

  • Authorizes local governments to designate social districts with commons areas where qualified licensees can serve alcoholic liquor in branded, non-glass containers up to 16 ounces for consumption within the shared area, subject to local management plans and a $250 permit fee, with this authority expiring January 1, 2025.

  • Allows public patrons at least 21 years old to bring outside beer and wine into motorsports entertainment complexes during events and consume it in public areas with licensed premises.

  • Act takes effect immediately upon approval on July 13, 2021.

Legislative Description

Liquor: other; provisions relating to drinks to go and social districts; extend sunset. Amends secs. 518, 537a & 551 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1518 et seq.).

Liquor: other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0064'21 With Immediate Effect

7/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform6/17/2021

Full Bill Text

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