The bill amends the Michigan liquor control code of 1998, specifically section 509, to allow the commission to issue licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages at municipal civic centers or civic auditoriums. The amendment removes the quota requirements for issuing these licenses and lowers the population threshold for eligible cities or townships from 5,500 to 5,000. This change aims to facilitate the operation of civic centers and auditoriums by allowing them to obtain the necessary licenses to serve alcohol during scheduled events.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the licenses issued under this section are non-transferable and cannot be granted to educational institutions or facilities associated with them. The licenses must specifically authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor only in conjunction with scheduled events at the licensed premises, ensuring that the sale of alcohol is regulated and limited to designated occasions.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 436.1509