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Misdemeanor
A liquor licensee who sells or furnishes alcoholic beverages to a visibly intoxicated person may be found guilty of a misdemeanor (MCL 436.1909).
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MLCC Violation
A licensee who sells or furnishes alcoholic beverages, or whose employees sell or furnish alcoholic beverages, to a visibly intoxicated person may be charged with a violation of liquor laws.
Penalties for violations can be severe and can include loss of the license.
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Dram Shop Liability
The licensee may also be held liable in civil suits when the sale or furnishing of alcoholic beverages to a visibly intoxicated person is found to be the proximate cause of damage, injury, or death of an innocent person.
Civil lawsuit judgements may result in paying monetary damages to the victim(s).
