The bill amends the Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998, specifically section 541, to update regulations regarding the ownership and operation of motor vehicle fuel pumps by holders of specially designated distributor and merchant licenses. Key changes include the introduction of new requirements for license applications, such as the necessity for compliance with state and local building, plumbing, zoning, fire, sanitation, and health laws, as certified by local authorities. Additionally, a licensee must have a temporary or permanent certificate of occupancy to use their license at the licensed premises. The bill also establishes penalties for non-compliance, allowing the commission to suspend licenses until violations are remedied.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing conditions under which license holders can operate fuel pumps adjacent to their licensed premises. It removes previous stipulations regarding the location and inventory requirements for applicants in certain townships and cities, while maintaining the requirement that the site of payment and selection of alcoholic liquor must be at least 5 feet away from the fuel dispensing area. The bill also introduces provisions for secondary location permits, allowing specially designated merchants to extend their licenses to additional locations under specific conditions. Overall, these amendments aim to streamline the licensing process and ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 436.1541
As Passed by the House: 436.1541