Best Michigan Liquor Control Commission MLCC Podcasts (2025)

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Data, Policy, and Public Safety: NABCA's Role in Alcohol Control 29:54

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24d ago29:54

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National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) President Neal Insley joins MLCC Chair Kristin Beltzer for an insightful conversation about how control states balance commerce with public health through data-driven regulation and education. • NABCA is a non-advocacy organization providing unbiased, factual data to its 17 member control states…

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Alphabet Soup: The ABCs of Liquor Licensing in Michigan 30:22

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Ever wondered about the difference between "alcohol" and "alcoholic liquor"? What does "ABV" or "ADA" mean? This first episode of the MLCC On The Road Podcast's new series called Alphabet Soup will explore words and phrases in Michigan's liquor laws that start with the letter "A". Whether you're a licensee navigating regulations, an applicant prepa…

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Fundraisers, Festivals, and Fairs - Oh My! 33:05

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With the summer event season right around the corner, we explore how nonprofit organizations can apply for Special Licenses to sell and serve alcohol at their fundraising events and how on-premises licensees (bars, restaurants, hotels) can add a Temporary Permit for outdoor service for their special events. We discuss who can apply, what are common…

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Local Liquor Limits - Michigan's Dry Localities & License Quotas 21:54

5M ago21:54

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People are often surprised to learn that there are areas in Michigan that are still dry for on-premises sales and service of spirits. In this episode we discuss the history of local on-premises spirits legalization that goes all the way back to the end of Prohibition in 1933. We'll also dive into the topic of local governmental unit quotas to explo…

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What is Mixed Spirit Drink? 26:29

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What is mixed spirit drink? What is it not? In this episode we explore which kinds of products are considered mixed spirit drink under Michigan law and which ones are not. We also delve into which types of licenses are necessary to manufacture, import, distribute, and sell mixed spirit drink in Michigan. As referenced in this episode, mixed spirit …

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Tips for Submitting a Complete Liquor License Application 36:56

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In this episode we discuss 8 helpful tips (and maybe a few more) for submitting a complete application to help you avoid common mistakes or oversights when applying for a liquor license. A version of this tip sheet was originally developed by MLCC staff for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) at the University of Michigan. As mention…

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It's Almost That Time of Year... Liquor License Renewal Time! 21:53

8M ago21:53

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In this episode we discuss the annual liquor license renewal process and how all renewal applications will be processed fully online license in 2025. As noted in this episode, if you are a licensee that needs the Master BID and Master PIN for your business in order to set up your online renewal portal account, you may request the Master BID and Mas…

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What's a Control State? 11:01

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In this episode we discuss the term 'control state' and learn why the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) is a control state. Spoiler alert: it's not because we have the word 'control' in our name! Hosts: Sara Weber and David Marvin The MLCC On The Road podcast is brought to you by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC). For more infor…

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Introduction to MLCC On The Road 15:27

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Welcome to the MLCC On The Road podcast. In our inaugural episode, we'll introduce our hosts - Sara Weber, Licensing Division Director and David Marvin, Executive Services Division Director - and we'll learn about the MLCC On The Road program. We thank the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association (NABCA) for providing financial assistance for …