The bill amends the Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998, specifically section 533, to establish new criteria for issuing specially designated merchant licenses and transferring existing ones. It stipulates that applicants must be an approved type of business, meeting at least one of several specified conditions, such as holding various types of food establishment licenses or other specific liquor licenses. Additionally, the bill introduces a provision allowing the commission to issue a specially designated merchant license or distributor license to a grocery store located on land owned by Schoolcraft College.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the quota system for issuing specially designated merchant licenses, allowing for waivers under certain conditions, such as the absence of existing licenses within a specified distance. It also clarifies that existing specially designated merchants can renew or transfer their licenses regardless of the quota, with specific exceptions for licenses issued after January 4, 2017. The bill includes provisions for calculating license fees based on the total retail value of merchandise purchased under the relevant licenses.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 436.1533