Michigan Celebrating 90 Years Post-Prohibition

This week, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) celebrated the 90^th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition. Michigan became the first state in the nation to ratify the 21^st Amendment on April 10, 1933, starting the process of repealing national prohibition. On December 5, 1933, Prohibition officially ended nationwide.

Key Points:

• • The MLCC was created through Public Act 64 of 1933.
  • The Commission serves as Michigan’s wholesaler of distilled spirits, enforcing liquor laws in the state.
  • Additionally, it’s responsible for licensing manufacturers and sellers of liquor, overseeing the almost $2 billion spirits business.
  • Michigan has 23,199 retailer licensees (9,120 on-premises retailers and 14,079 off-premises retailers), 113 wholesalers, and approximately 900 businesses that have a manufacturer license.
  • Among the 17 control states, Michigan has the largest selection of distilled spirits products available for consumers.
  • From 2012-2021, the MLCC transferred $4.5 billion in revenue to the State’s General and School Aid funds.

For more information, please click here to visit the MLCC’s 90^th Anniversary site.