NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY LIQUOR LICENSE

House Bill 5315 as introduced

Sponsor:  Rep. Sara Cambensy

Committee:  Regulatory Reform

Complete to 1-20-20

SUMMARY:

House Bill 5315 would amend the Michigan Liquor Control Code to allow a license for the sale of alcohol for consumption on the licensed premises of a restaurant located on land owned and operated by Northern Michigan University if both of the following applied:

·     The license was originally acquired on the open market at fair market value.

·     The restaurant was located within an area designated for community development or conference activities by the governing board of the university.

Unless specifically authorized, the Liquor Control Code prohibits issuance of a liquor license to an establishment located in a state-owned building or on state-owned land. Under the bill, the Liquor Control Commission would be authorized to issue an on-premises license (for example, a Class C or tavern license) to the governing board of the university for a restaurant located on university property.

MCL 436.1513

FISCAL IMPACT:

House Bill 5315 would not have a significant fiscal impact on any unit of state or local government. The bill would allow the Michigan Liquor Control Commission to issue a license to Northern Michigan University for on-premises consumption at a restaurant located on land owned and operated by the university. Given that the bill would impact a single license, the bill would not have a significant fiscal impact.

                                                                                         Legislative Analyst:   Susan Stutzky

                                                                                                 Fiscal Analyst:   Marcus Coffin

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