CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSES

House Bill 4243

Sponsor: Rep. Gary Woronchak

Committee: Regulatory Reform

Complete to 2-27-01

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4243 AS INTRODUCED 2-14-01

Under the Liquor Control Code, law enforcement officers or public officers charged with enforcing state or federal penal laws generally cannot hold liquor licenses. However, the code does allow nonprofit fraternal organizations whose membership is not composed totally of law enforcement personnel or public officeholders charged with enforcing state or federal penal laws to be issued a "club" license under the code if the organization is otherwise qualified. The bill would amend the code to allow such fraternal nonprofit organizations to hold either a club license or a Class C license. A "class C license" is defined in the code to mean "a place licensed to sell at retail beer, wine, mixed spirit drink, and spirits for consumption on the premises

MCL 436.523

Analyst: S. Ekstrom

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.