Liquor licenses, permits of 5 additional Michigan businesses suspended due to COVID order violation

DETROIT On Tuesday, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission suspended the liquor licenses and permits of five additional businesses.

The state agency noted that the steps were taken against the businesses because they violated the Department of Health and Human Services in Michigan extensive COVID restrictions.

Businesses that the MDHHS order includes Brooklyn’s in Wyandotte, Powell’s Pub in Ypsilanti, Mike’s Sports Page in Charlotte, Plymouth ROC Restaurant and Sahara Restaurant in Sterling Heights.

The companies will appear before a judge in administrative law before a virtual hearing on December 30 to determine whether the suspensions should continue, or that other fines and penalties be imposed.

‘It is strictly forbidden to allow licensees to attend indoor events, as defined by the MDHHS meeting and face mask order, on their licensed premises. Furthermore, these prohibited events take place without the customers having to wear their face masks, which immediately threatens the health, safety and well-being of the public. “To continue this activity could result in additional outbreaks of COVID-19,” the state of Michigan said in a news release.

It went on to say, “Any licensed entity that violates the MDHHS emergency order will be held strictly responsible and risk the suspension or revocation of its license. All licensees must comply not only with the MDHHS orders, but also with local health department orders and local ordinances regarding reduced occupancy rates and social distance protocols related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The number confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan rose to 483,922 on Tuesday, including 12,282 deaths, state officials said.

Tuesday’s update contains 3,414 new cases and 193 additional deaths, including 105 from a Vital Record review.