Michigan § 436.1227 - Liquor control commission; establishment of state liquor stores; basis.
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§ 436.1227. Liquor control commission; establishment of state liquor stores; basis.
The commission may establish state liquor stores throughout this state. In counties with a population of less than 40,000 according to the most recent federal census, there shall not be more than 1 store in that county, and in counties with a population of 40,000 or more according to the most recent federal census, there shall not be more than 1 store located in that county for each 40,000 population or major fraction thereof according to the most recent federal census. However, the commission may in its discretion establish a state liquor store in any village or city with a population of 3,000 or more according to the most recent federal census.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 436.1227 ("Liquor control commission; establishment of state liquor stores; basis.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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