MLCC Policy Change

Notice to all municipal clients: The Liquor Control Commission has changed its practice regarding “Special Licenses” under MCL 436.1527. For years, they have issued one-day licenses to “nonprofit” organizations, including Downtown Development Authorities, under the theory that DDAs are tax-exempt. Commencing a few weeks ago, they started issuing Special Licenses only to organizations that have 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) status. If your municipality or municipal authority has been receiving a special liquor license for a short-term event, you’ll need to do things differently now.

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