LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — In response to Governor Whitmer’s order to shut down area restaurants and other businesses, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) is warning all state liquor licensees that noncompliance will be met with consequences.
In a statement issued through the Michigan State Police, the 19,000 liquor licensees across the state are warned to “strictly adhere to this order, or be subject to penalties of the Liquor Code, including suspension or possible loss of their liquor license.”
The idea of shutting down restaurants and bars is to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
“These measures are in place first and foremost to protect the health and safety of our fellow citizens,” officials said in a statement, adding that state and local law enforcement agencies will enforce the policy until March 30, 2020.
“Licensees have a responsibility to take all necessary steps to minimize the risk and combat the spread of the coronavirus in their communities all across Michigan,” officials said. “We understand that these decisions will impact the way we do business, but the decisions we make now will allow us to get our economy back on track sooner rather than later.”
For current and up-to-date information regarding the Coronavirus, visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus or CDC.gov/Coronavirus.
