Michigan § 436.1917 - Liability of vendor.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 436.1917 — Liability of vendor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 436.1917. Liability of vendor.
A person who engages in the business of selling or keeping for sale alcoholic liquor in violation of this act, whether as owner, clerk, agent, servant, or employee, is equally liable, as principal, both civilly and criminally, for the violation of this act.
A person or principal is liable, both civilly and criminally, for the acts of his or her clerk, servant, agent, or employee, in violating this act.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 436.1917
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 436.1917 cover?
Section 436.1917 ("Liability of vendor.") 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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