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, it 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 a private entity to sell alcoholic liquor at a full-service grocery store located on land owned by Schoolcraft College, along with on-premises consumption at a restaurant within the grocery store.

Additionally, the bill clarifies definitions related to "college" or "university" and "conference center," and it specifies that licenses issued under this section are nontransferable. The language also updates the terminology from "is" to "are" in reference to licensed premises for Lake Superior State University, ensuring grammatical accuracy. Overall, the bill aims to expand the opportunities for licensed alcohol sales in educational settings while maintaining regulatory oversight.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-2): 436.1513
House Introduced Bill: 436.1513