SB0624

Liquor: licenses; local legislative body approval for a specially designated merchant license or specially designated distributor license; require. Amends sec. 533 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1533).

Introduced·10/23/25
Introduced Text

Michigan SB0624 requires local legislative body approval for specially designated merchant and distributor licenses.

Michigan SB0624 amends the Michigan Liquor Control Act to require local legislative body approval for new and transferred specially designated merchant and distributor licenses. The bill specifies conditions under which licenses can be issued, including population quotas and types of businesses eligible. It also outlines the process for local legislative bodies to review and approve or object to license applications.

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Regulatory Affairs Committee
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History

Oct 23, 2025

Senate

Introduced By Senator Sam Singh

Oct 23, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Regulatory Affairs