If you are a non-profit organization in Michigan or work for one and you have plans to host an event with adult beverages on hand, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission is putting out the call for you and your team to plan ahead. For that matter, if you are a liquor licensee but want to add a special one-day license for some special occasion, you’re getting the same message.
The folks at Liquor Control want everyone to plan ahead when seeking a “special” liquor license for the 2017 outdoor hospitality season. Special licenses, which are also known as the one-day license, allows nonprofits in Michigan to serve alcoholic beverages at outdoor, fundraising and other specialty events.
The reason they want you to think and plan ahead is due to the crush. Officials in Lansing tell us that this time of year the MLCC receives an increase in requests due to the festive summer season that includes outside patio parties, street events and beer tents. State liquor control rules require that nonprofit organizations submit their request ten days prior to the event. Due to the high demand during this season, applicants are urged to submit requests well before the ten day period to ensure that ample processing time exists for review and consideration by the MLCC.
Establishments that are already licensed to serve alcohol, but are not legally permitted to serve guests in outdoor areas are also required to file an application for temporary outdoor service for specific events or to request permanent permission to utilize the outdoor area throughout the year.
Andy Deloney is Chairman of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. He tells us, “When the summer begins, businesses and organizations often want to expand the use of outdoor service areas, special events and festivals.” He reminds everyone, “It is important that everyone understands how vital it is to apply in advance as we process thousands of Special License applications during these months.”
For more information on how to apply for special or one day liquor licenses or for more information about the MLCC, you can click the link below:
http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-10570_16941-391552–,00.html
