The Michigan Liquor Control Commission issued Administrative Order No. 2021-04 which extended the annual license expiration date for 2021 from… Continue reading
You’ve Been Served a Liquor Violation – Now What?
Most people fail to understand the great expense and the time consuming complexities of having to file an application requesting… Continue reading
The Half-Mile Rule Is Dead: At Least for Now
In 1968, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission established an administrative rule that generally prevented a retail store from obtaining a… Continue reading
The “Half-Mile Rule” Survives: Existing Spirits Retailers Celebrate
Grocery stores, gas stations, convenience stores, and other stores that sell spirits for consumption off the licensed premises are required… Continue reading
ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSES 101
All businesses desiring to manufacture, import, distribute, or sell alcohol to consumers must obtain proper licenses and permits from the… Continue reading
New Law Restricts Issuance of Beer and Wine Licenses
Effective in 2017, the Michigan Legislature changed the law related to a business owner’s ability to obtain a license to sell… Continue reading
Gas Stations and Alcohol Beverage Licensing: What You Need to Know
The Michigan Legislature has been active in the past few years in the area of alcohol beverage licensing. One of the… Continue reading
Opening a Restaurant or Liquor Store: What You Need to Know About Liquor Licenses
Locating the Necessary Michigan Liquor License Many people have dreams of opening their own restaurant, brewpub, bar, grocery store, or convenience store. … Continue reading
Transfers of Liquor Licenses: A Quicker Process
In December of 2013, a new Michigan law was enacted to provide a much quicker process to obtain a liquor… Continue reading
