The bill amends the Michigan liquor control code of 1998 by adding a new section, 1016, which allows licensees to donate a portion of their profits to tax-exempt organizations under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. This provision is made notwithstanding existing regulations in section 609(1) and R 436.1041 of the Michigan Administrative Code. Licensees are required to record their profits before making any donations and must report these profits to the commission upon request.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if the organization receiving the donation has a special license, the funds cannot be used to cover any costs associated with the event for which the special license was issued. This amendment aims to facilitate charitable contributions from liquor licensees while ensuring compliance with existing regulations.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-2): 436.1101, 436.2303
House Introduced Bill: 436.1101, 436.2303
As Passed by the House: 436.1101, 436.2303