HB5481

Liquor: licenses; population threshold; modify. Amends sec. 509 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1509).

Introduced·1/27/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5481 modifies the population threshold for issuing liquor licenses to municipal civic centers or auditoriums.

Michigan HB5481 amends the Michigan Liquor Control Commission's authority to issue liquor licenses for municipal civic centers or auditoriums. The bill changes the population threshold from 5,500 to 5,000 for a municipality to qualify for such licenses. These licenses are non-transferable and cannot be issued to educational institutions or facilities connected with them. They are only valid for selling alcohol during scheduled events at the licensed premises.

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History

Jan 28

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/27/2026

Jan 27

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Rachelle Smit

Jan 27

House

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