LAW OFFICES OF RL JOHNSON
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not be relied upon as legal advice on specific facts.
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LOCATIONS
MAIN OFFICE
Livonia Michigan
39111 Six Mile Road
Livonia, Michigan 48152
Tel.: (734) 521-2501
Fax: (800) 597-0284
Our Other Locations
- Southfield Michigan
Call for an appointment: (800) 597-0284
Bloomfield Hills Michigan
Call for an appointment: (888) 443-4146
Novi Michigan
Call for an appointment: (800) 545-8930
LIQUOR LICENSING
Having a liquor license can greatly increase revenue to you business. However, pursuant to MCL 436.1531(1),
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (“MLCC”) may not grant in excess of one license for each 1,500 of
population, or major fraction thereof. Moreover, the legislative body of the local unit of government where the
business is located must adopt a resolution approving issuance of an on-premise license.
Consequently, the competition for one of the invariably few available licenses is often fierce.
The Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998 provides that a liquor license shall not be transferred without the
prior approval of the MLCC. MCL 436.1529. While the MLCC routinely approves such transfers the
transferee needs to follow the seven-step process.
Essentially, there are seven (7) steps to securing a new liquor license:
and the issuance of a resolution recommending transfer by the local governmental
authority).
If you’re considering a liquor license for your business please give us a call.
- New or “quota” licenses
Having a liquor license can greatly increase revenue to you business. However, pursuant to MCL 436.1531(1),
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (“MLCC”) may not grant in excess of one license for each 1,500 of
population, or major fraction thereof. Moreover, the legislative body of the local unit of government where the
business is located must adopt a resolution approving issuance of an on-premise license.
Consequently, the competition for one of the invariably few available licenses is often fierce.
- Transferring a Liquor License
The Michigan Liquor Control Code of 1998 provides that a liquor license shall not be transferred without the
prior approval of the MLCC. MCL 436.1529. While the MLCC routinely approves such transfers the
transferee needs to follow the seven-step process.
Essentially, there are seven (7) steps to securing a new liquor license:
- Step 1. For an existing license - Identify the license (and permit) issued to the business and the
status of the license
Step 2. Complete the license application.
Step 3. Submit financial information to the field commission investigator who must prepare a
- report for the MLCC detailing (1) the proposed location of business for the applicant; (2)
financial accounts of the applicant and each individual associated with the applicant; and
(3) the applicant’s record book.
and the issuance of a resolution recommending transfer by the local governmental
authority).
- Step 5. Present the application and report to the MLCC for favorable consideration.
Step 6. Complete the closing, which includes . . .
- a. the Contract for Licensing package (furnished by the MLCC)
b. the Proof of Financial Responsibility (Form LC-95)
c. an updated Report of Corporate Officers, Board of Directors & Stockholders
(LC-52)
d. the bill of sale for beverages sold under each license
e. the MLCC-supplied form for the assignment of license
- Step 7. Comply with any additional city, county, state, or federal requirements.
If you’re considering a liquor license for your business please give us a call.
Use the following form to schedule a free consultation or to get more information about our company or services.