2024 House Bill 5579

Liquor: licenses; quota for certain on premises licenses; remove.

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 533 (MCL 436.1533), as amended by 2020 PA 308.

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The bill amends the Michigan Liquor Control Code to regulate the issuance and transfer of specially designated merchant and distributor licenses, introducing population-based quotas with specific exemptions and conditions for large establishments and those offering fresh food products, while also detailing fee calculations and transfer restrictions.

Introduced in the House

March 14, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Will Snyder (D-87) and 11 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Helena Scott (D-7), Carol Glanville (D-84), Julie Rogers (D-41), Graham Filler (R-93), John Fitzgerald (D-83), Kristian Grant (D-82), Tullio Liberati (D-2), Donavan McKinney (D-14), Phil Skaggs (D-80), Jennifer Conlin (D-48) and Bradley Slagh (R-85)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform