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Smoking Ban FAQ
MLBA Members, click here for answers to the most common questions we've received about Michigan's new Smoking Ban law.
December 10, 2009 -- The Michigan Legislature voted today to approve a measure that would ban smoking in all workplaces in Michigan -- excluding casinos, “cigar bars” and tobacco shops. The ban will take effect May 1, 2010. Click here for the MLBA's complete release.
A House-Senate conference committee has approved a departmental budget for the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth that does not contain higher liquor license fees sought by Gov. Jennifer Granholm but cuts some funds for workforce training and other areas.
According to published reports, Gov. Jennifer Granholm has proposed increases in Michigan's cigarette and beer taxes to help address the state's $1.7 billion budget deficit. Meanwhile, some legislative Democrats have proposed similar tax hikes on soft drinks and candy, to name a few. Click the title to read the entire column by State Senator Cameron Brown in the Detroit News.
The West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a zoning ordinance amendment that bans the sale of alcohol at township gas stations. Click the title for the full story from the Spinal Column Online.
City Council members got their first peek Wednesday at a proposed crackdown on strip clubs and are panning a plan to ban booze. The panel took no action, but a majority of members appeared to have issues with revised ordinances that would stop lap dancing, close VIP rooms and force dancers to wear opaque pasties -- even at dry clubs. Click the title for the complete story from The Detroit News.
Smoking Bans are having devastating consequences for bars and restaurants, even halfway around the globe. Click the title for a story from TurkishPress.com where Croation bar owners find themselves fighting for their livelihoods.
The Jackson Citizen Patriot weighs in on Governor Granholm's proposed liquor license fee hike.
Not everyone is toasting Gov. Jennifer Granholm's latest proposal to help balance the state's $1 billion deficit, according to the Monroe Evening News.
If a woman is old enough to sign a contract, buy a house and get married, isn’t she also old enough to sip champagne at her wedding? If a man is mature enough to serve on a jury or risk his life in a war halfway around the world, isn’t he also mature enough to drink a beer? Click the title for the complete story from Parade Magazine.
I don't like cigarette smoke, especially when I am enjoying a nice meal at a local restaurant. I agree that second hand smoke is not only annoying, but probably hazardous to your health. However, I am also a staunch supporter of private property rights. Click the title to read the entire entry from Rep. Jack Hoogendyk's blog, "Core Principles."
 MLBA Members! Keep up-to-date on the MLBA's current issues. Click here and fill out the information to receive the MLBA Legislative Update Newsletter.
TAM® - A nationwide program developed by the MLBA to provide training for its members and their employees in preventing alcohol abuse in licensed establishments. Michigan Liquor Licensee Training Seminar®*-This series of workshops is designed to help you succeed in your business as a liquor licensee. Topics include: Server Training, Health & Sanitation, Alcohol Rules & Regulations, Working With Local Police, Music Licensing Laws, Tobacco Sales Training and Lottery Sales. Discounted Seminars Available to Members: The Restaurant Seminar Institute Check their website for dates and locations, and don't forget to mention you're an MLBA Member to receive a discount on registration! The CPFM Food Safety Manager Certification program is being offered by the International Food Service Executives Association. This program is approved by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. Click here for more information on all of the MLBA's educational programs and partners.
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Join us in Vegas for the
Nightclub & Bar Show!
Get ready for Las Vegas March 8-10 for the annual Nightclub & Bar Show! MLBA Members are eligible for discounted registration by using the promotion code "204SP." Register online at http://www.ncbshow.com or call (980) 233-3818.
| ATTENTION: Fake MLCC Officers may be Operating Near Detroit | | The Michigan Liquor Control Comission has announced on its website that reports have come in from the Detroit area about criminals posing as Liquor Control Enforcement Officers. Click here for complete information from the MLCC. We urge all licensees to ask anyone claiming to represent any law enforcement or other agency to produce proper picture identification before allowing them access to any sensitive areas in your establishment. ALL officers and inspectors from ALL agencies should be able to provide you with proper ID on your request. If you ever have any doubts about a person's identity, contact your local law enforcement agency immediately. |
| MLBA Healthcare Benefits | | Michigan RX Card
MLBA Members and their employees are now eligible for a FREE RX CARD from MICHIGAN RX CARD. This card is completely free and can save you as much as 75% on your medications at the pharmacy. Click here to customize cards for your friends and family.
BCBS 'MyBlue'
MLBA members and their employees are now eligible for healthcare coverage from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan's "MyBlue" suite of individual health plans. Click here to visit BCBS-Michigan and choose the plan that best fits your needs and budget. |
 Click here to order "The DUI Book -- Michigan Edition," a comprehensive guide to DUI defense. This "Citizen's Handbook on Fighting a Drunk Driving Case" was written and edited by top DUI defense attorneys William C. Head and Patrick T. Barone. Learn more about Barone and his Michigan-based practice at http://mi-dui-central.com/.
Click the cover to sample the latest issue of the Michigan Beverage Journal.
View the State Police
Drunk Driving Audit
Click here for a direct link to the drunk driving audit that breaks down information by county over the past 3 years.
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