Amends Michigan liquor licensing laws to allow certain businesses to obtain specially designated merchant and distributor licenses.

This bill amends Michigan liquor licensing laws to allow certain businesses to obtain specially designated merchant and distributor licenses. It specifies conditions for issuing these licenses, including requirements for business size and sales. The bill also sets a quota for the number of licenses issued per population in cities, incorporated villages, or townships. It allows for waivers of these quotas under certain conditions, such as for businesses that meet specific criteria or are located in areas without existing licenses.

Amends Michigan liquor licensing laws to allow certain businesses to obtain specially designated merchant and distributor licenses.

This bill amends Michigan liquor licensing laws to allow certain businesses to obtain specially designated merchant and distributor licenses. It specifies conditions for issuing these licenses, including requirements for business size and sales. The bill also sets a quota for the number of licenses issued per population in cities, incorporated villages, or townships. It allows for waivers of these quotas under certain conditions, such as for businesses that meet specific criteria or are located in areas without existing licenses.