Liquor: retail sales; restrictions on licensees owning and operating a motor fuel pump; modify. Amends sec. 541 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1541).
What changed between versions
Modified fuel pump eligibility requirements for specially designated distributor licenses to include two conditions: location in a neighborhood shopping center OR maintaining a minimum inventory of $250,000 at cost.
Added new eligibility pathway allowing specially designated merchant or distributor licenses to operate fuel pumps in townships with 7,000 or fewer residents if the township is not contiguous with others and has township approval.
Added new eligibility pathway allowing specially designated distributor licenses to operate fuel pumps in cities, villages, or townships with populations of 3,500 or less (if county has 31,000+ residents) or 4,000 or less (if county has fewer than 31,000 residents).
Added requirement that payment and selection of alcoholic liquor must be at least 5 feet from where motor vehicle fuel is dispensed.
Added secondary location permit system requiring $100 application fee, specific application format with diagrams, and annual renewal fee of $100.
Modified inventory requirement for township-based fuel pump operations from $12,500 to $12,500 (unchanged) but added requirement for township resolution approval.
Added new definitions for 'neighborhood shopping center' (50,000+ square feet of leasable retail space), 'primary location' (meets inventory and distance requirements), and 'secondary location' (business operation with fuel pumps adjacent to primary location).
Added enforcement provision allowing commission to suspend licenses for violations of building, plumbing, zoning, fire, sanitation, and health law compliance requirements.