Michigan § 442.213 - Licenses; application, contents.

Any applicant for a license under this act shall file an application in writing and under oath with the appropriate clerk setting out the following facts and information regarding such a proposed sale:

The name and address of the applicant for the license, who must be the owner of the goods to be sold, and in addition, if the applicant is a partnership, corporation, firm or association, the name and the position of the individual filing such application.

The name and style in which such sale is to be conducted, and the address where the sale is to be conducted.

The dates and period of time during which the sale is to be conducted.

The name and address of the person who will be in charge and responsible for the conduct of the sale.

A full explanation with regard to the condition or necessity which is the occasion for the sale, including a statement of the descriptive name of the sale and the reasons why the name is truthfully descriptive of the sale. If the application is for a license to conduct a going out of business sale, it shall also contain a statement that the business will be discontinued at the premises where the sale is to be conducted upon termination of the sale. If the application is for a license to conduct a removal sale, it shall also contain a statement that the business will be discontinued at the premises where the sale is to be conducted upon termination of the sale, in addition to the location of the premises to which the business is to be moved. If the application is for a license to conduct a sale of goods damaged by fire, smoke, water or otherwise, it shall also contain a statement as to the time, location and cause of the damage.

A full, detailed and complete inventory of the goods that are to be sold, which inventory shall:

Itemize the goods to be sold and contain sufficient information concerning each item, including make and brand name, if any, to clearly identify it.

List separately any goods which were purchased during a 60-day period immediately prior to the date of making application for the license.

Show the cost price of each item in the inventory together with the name and address of the seller of the items to the applicant, the date of the purchase, the date of the delivery of each item to the applicant and the total value of the inventory at cost.

In no case exceed 200% of the total value of merchandise upon which personal property tax was paid by the applicant or his predecessor as evidenced by a copy of the last personal property tax receipt issued.

A statement that no goods will be added to the inventory after the application is made or during the sale and that the inventory contains no goods received on consignment.