Liquor Control Commission Changes Operations

Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) Chairman Andy Deloney announced changes to the liquor control permit process today. This new procedure applies only to existing on- or off-premise license holders, and not new applicants, transfers of ownership, or transfers of location.

The permit applications that are being revamped include requests for permanent additional bars, requests to conduct beer and wine samplings, requests to add living quarters to the licensed establishment, and requests for Sunday Sales Permits, Catering Permits or permanent Specific Purpose Permits.

Effective immediately, all completed permit applications will immediately be placed on a consent agenda docket for approval by the Commission at the next day’s scheduled open meeting. Investigation by the Commission’s Enforcement Division or the local law enforcement agency is no longer required.