The bill amends the Michigan liquor control code of 1998, specifically section 513, to allow the Michigan Liquor Control Commission to issue licenses for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises of various educational institutions and their associated facilities. Notably, the bill permits the governing boards of colleges and universities to obtain licenses for conference centers, hotels, restaurants, golf course clubhouses, and baseball stadiums located on their land, provided certain conditions are met, such as fair market value leases and designated areas for development. The bill also introduces a new provision allowing Macomb Community College to obtain a license for the Expo Center Complex and the John Lewis Student Community Center.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that licenses issued under subsection (1) are nontransferable and that licensees must pay the required fee. The definition of "college" or "university" is specified as state-supported institutions of higher education, and "conference center" is defined to include various facilities at specific universities. The bill includes several insertions to enhance clarity and specificity regarding the licensing process and the types of facilities eligible for liquor licenses.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 436.1513