How to Get a Michigan Liquor License
Surety Bond Professionals is a family owned and operated bonding agency with over 30 years of experience. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to get a Michigan liquor license. With access to a broad range of surety markets, our expert agents are ready to assist with all of your Michigan alcohol tax bond needs. What Are the Different Types of Michigan Liquor Licenses? Michigan’s Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) issues liquor licenses in two broad categories: retail and non-retail. Licenses in both categories are further classified according to the specific business activity or type of establishment and the type of alcoholic beverages involved. For example, a restaurant that will be selling beer, wine, spirits, and mixed drinks for consumption on the premises needs a “Class C” license, while a hotel that will be selling the same alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption needs a “B-Hotel” license. An importer of wine will need a different type of license than a wine producer, and liquor wholesalers and retailers need different types of licenses as well. What Are the Steps in the Licensing Process? As far as Class C licenses go, Michigan is a quota state, which means that the number of...
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