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Michigan Liquor Law dot com is proudly sponsored by the attorneys at Stariha & Brower, PLC.
This site strives to be a one-stop resource shop for individuals, brokers, and attorneys involved in the
Hospitality/Liquor industry in Michigan.  Our goal is make Michigan's liquor laws as clear as possible and
to limit the confusion that constantly surrounds liquor licenses and the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.

How Can We Help You?
  • Information about Michigan's liquor control system & Michigan Liquor Control Commission 
  • Trying to obtain a Michigan Liquor License?
  • Need to apply for a new/transfer license?
  • Special (24-hour) Licenses for Nonprofits
  • Temporary authorization for outside service
  • Contact a Business Broker
  • Dealing with MLCC Violations
  • Join the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association
  • Dealing with the Smoking Ban
  • Liquor Law FAQs
  • Research Michigan Liquor Law
  • Learn about updates/changes in Michigan liquor law
  • What's happening in Michigan's hospitality/liquor industry? (coming soon)
  • Links to important resources
  • Important Liquor Control Forms
  • Contact an Attorney

What We Are Working On:
A selection of the information that you can expect in the near future
  • The rules regarding Manufacturing Licenses
  • Discussion of licensee qualifications
  • In-depth discussion of the process of obtaining a liquor license
  • Additional information about "common problems" and analyses on best practices for handling these problems
  • More Michigan Liquor Law FAQs
  • Information about less common retail liquor licenses, such as Redevelopment Licenses
  • Information about wholesalers/distributors
  
 
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News & Updates
We are diligently working on adding new content to this site.

See "Liquor Law News" for information about new changes to the transfer/application process

Many of our "in-depth" additions will be withheld until we are confident that MLCC does not intend to make further dramatic changes.

To suggest content, email us at michael@starihabrower.com
 
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Michigan Liquor Law dot com, a site devoted to understanding Michigan Liquor Laws.  We answer questions about  Michigan liquor licenses, the Michigan Liquor Control COmmission, liquor license applications, and more.