Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) Constitution Hall - 525 W. Allegan, Lansing, MI 48933 Mailing Address: PO Box 30005, Lansing, MI 48909 Toll Free (866) 813-0011 • www.michigan.gov/lcc Application for On-Premises Promotion to Award Prizes or Conduct Giveaways in Excess of $250.00 • Michigan Liquor Control Commission rules require on-premises licensees to obtain prior Commission approval to conduct a contest or other activity whereby the licensee or any other person is awarding or giving away anything of value over $250.00 per day, except for golf and bowling tournaments which do not require prior Commission approval. • These events also generally require an Entertainment Permit to be held by the on-premise licensee. Contests or activities giving anything away of value less than $250.00 per day do not require prior Commission approval; however they may still require an Entertainment Permit. • Read these instructions carefully to avoid having your application returned due to missing or deficient information. Contests - Administrative rule R 436.1435 (1) An on-premises licensee shall not allow contests in which the licensee or any other person gives away anything of value over $250.00 per day, except upon written order of the commission, and shall not accept or retain anything of value from a person in exchange for sponsoring or promoting a contest or tournament. (2) An on-premises licensee shall not allow a contest or tournament of any kind in which the sale, use, or consumption of alcoholic liquor is a necessary part of the contest or tournament or in which alcoholic liquor is given as a prize to the participants of the contest or tournament. (3) An on-premises licensee shall not allow a promotion on the licensed premises in which anything of value over $250.00 per day or any alcoholic liquor is given away without adequate and appropriate consideration, except as provided in this rule or upon written order of the commission. An on-premises licensee shall not accept or retain anything of value from a person in exchange for sponsoring a promotion, except upon written order of the commission. Contests (continued) - Administrative rule R 436.1019 A licensee shall not participate in or sponsor any contest that requires the use or consumption of alcoholic liquor or features alcoholic liquor as a prize in connection with a contest. Compliance required; Prohibited Acts - MCL 436.1901 (2) A licensee shall not allow unlawful gambling on the licensed premises and shall not allow on the licensed premises any gaming devices prohibited by law. Note: There are three (3) basic elements of gambling: 1. Chance - The outcome is primarily random and not a result of skill. 2. Consideration - There is a cost to enter and to take part in the activity. The cost is usually money, but may include the requirement of a participant to go to a location to participate. 3. Reward - Winner receives a prize, which can be anything of value, such as cash, goods or services. * If one of the above elements is removed, the activity is most likely not gambling and my be legal activity. ** Raffles bearing a Bureau of Lottery license are allowed on a licensed premises. Those that have not been approved by lottery are illegal and not allowed. Please use the Application for On-Premise Promotion Form (attached) when applying for a request to award prizes in excess of $250.00 per day. Be sure to submit your application at least 10-14 days prior to the promotion date to ensure adequate time for Commission review. IMPORTANT: • MCL 436.1916 requires that an on-premise licensee holds an Entertainment Permit from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission for all contests regardless of the prize level. • If you do not hold an Entertainment Permit in conjunction with your on-premise license, you may also apply for temporary authorization for this event, pursuant to administrative rule R 436.1407. The Commission may issue up to 12 daily temporary permits to a licensee each calendar year upon the written request of the licensee and approval from local law enforcement. (The Temporary Authorization Instructions and Form can be found on our web-site under "licensing forms"). • All questions pertaining to on-premise contests and other activities awarding prizes or giving away anything of value, or whether an Entertainment Permit is required for your event should be directed to the Enforcement Division at (866) 813-0011. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com LC-147 (06/14) LARA is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids, services and other reasonable accommodations are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Page 1 of 3 Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) Constitution Hall - 525 W. Allegan, Lansing, MI 48933 Mailing Address: PO Box 30005, Lansing, MI 48909 Toll Free (866) 813-0011 • www.michigan.gov/lcc Business ID: Request ID: (For MLCC use only) Application for On-Premises Promotion to Award Prizes or Conduct Giveaways in Excess of $250.00 • Application must be received at least 10-14 days prior to the date the event is being held or there may not be sufficient time for Commission review and consideration. Part 1 - Complete all information in this section Licensee name and DBA: Business street address: City: Zip code: County: Business phone: Contact person: Business phone: Cell phone: E-mail: What is your preferred method of contact? (Business, cell or e-mail)? Part 2 - Promotion/Event date(s) and time Date(s) requested: Time: • If your event is occurring on any day after 2:30 am, or before noon on Sunday and you do not currently hold a Sunday Sales Permit (AM), you must hold or obtain a Specific Purpose Permit to allow patrons to be on the licensed premises at other than the legal hours of operation. • Licensees may apply for up to 12 Temporary Permits that would allow for the premises to be occupied before or after legal hours of consumption. The Temporary Authorization Instructions and Form can be found on our web-site under "licensing forms". Part 3 - Check type(s) of promotions/events and answer questions Random Drawings / Sweepstakes Requirements: • Registration for the random drawing is open to everyone and accepted by phone, fax, mail, e-mail, or in person. • Winners of random drawing need not be present to win. • No purchase can be required to enter a random drawing. • Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash or alcoholic beverages at the licensed establishment. Cash prizes must be awarded in the form of a check. • Nothing of value is accepted from an alcoholic beverage manufacturer or wholesaler. Tournament (Pool, Darts, etc.) Tournament type: • Commission approval is not required for golf or bowling tournaments. • Entertainment permit is required, except for golf, bowling, pool, darts or big buck tournaments. Contests (Costume, Talent, Karaoke, Trivia, etc.) Contest type: • Entertainment permit is required. Other (please describe and explain): • Entertainment permit may be required LC-147 (06/14) Page 2 of 3 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) Constitution Hall - 525 W. Allegan, Lansing, MI 48933 Mailing Address: PO Box 30005, Lansing, MI 48909 Toll Free (866) 813-0011 • www.michigan.gov/lcc Business ID: Request ID: (For MLCC use only) Application for On-Premises Promotion to Award Prizes or Conduct Giveaways in Excess of $250.00 Are dressing rooms required? Yes No If yes, describe what areas will be used as dressing rooms. (Public restrooms and kitchens may not be used as dressing rooms) Note: Your event cannot include female topless activities by employees or customers unless you hold a Topless Activity Permit. 1. Explain in detail how the promotion/event will be conducted. (Please attach another page if needed) 2. Describe and state the retail value of each prize to be awarded. (Please attach another page if needed) 3. Who will be paying for and supplying the prizes? 4. Will there be a cover charge or entrance fee for the contest or tournament? If yes, explain: Yes No 5. Will there be any alcoholic beverage items with a brand name logo used as a prize or part of the contest? Yes No If yes, please describe the type and source of items. (Alcoholic beverages wholesalers & suppliers are generally prohibited from providing anything of value to licensees) IMPORTANT! Alcoholic beverages may not be used as part of any contest or given as a prize for any contest! Licensees may not receive anything of value from another licensee without prior Commission approval, pursuant to administrative rule R 436.1035. Signature Date LC-147 (06/14) Title American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com LARA is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids, services and other reasonable accommodations are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Page 3 of 3