Liquor: other; consumption of alcoholic liquor purchased from licensed premises within airport terminals in unlicensed areas of airport terminals; provide for. Amends sec. 507 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1507).
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill allows for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption in the passenger terminal complexes of publicly owned airports in Michigan. Specifically, it permits licensed premises within these terminals to sell alcohol for patrons to drink on the premises, provided the airport’s governing body approves. The bill also establishes that these licenses cannot be transferred.
Key provisions
- Allows licensed premises in airport terminals to sell alcoholic beverages.
- Permits patrons to consume alcohol purchased from these licensed premises within the terminal.
- Requires approval from the airport’s governing body for consumption areas.
- Licenses issued under this bill are non-transferable.
Who is affected
- Airport terminal operators
- Licensed liquor retailers
- Passengers traveling through Michigan airports
- Michigan Liquor Control Commission
- Publicly owned airports
Notable changes
- Expands the areas where alcoholic beverages can be sold and consumed in airports.
- Creates a specific process for approval of consumption areas within airport terminals.
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