BAN NUDITY AT ON-PREMISES LICENSEE                                                          S.B. 608:

                                                                                                    SUMMARY OF BILL

                                                                                      REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

Senate Bill 608 (as reported without amendment)

Sponsor:  Senator Rick Jones

Committee:  Regulatory Reform

CONTENT

The bill would amend the Michigan Liquor Control Code to prohibit an on-premises licensee from allowing in or on the licensed premises an individual who exposed to public view the pubic region, anus, or genitals or who displayed other types of nudity prohibited by law or local ordinance.

The bill also would prohibit an on-premises licensee from allowing the showing of films, television, slides, or other electronic reproductions that depicted scenes of such nudity. This prohibition would not apply to a publicly broadcast television transmission from a federally licensed station.

The bill would not apply to an exhibition or performance in a theater, concert hall, art center, museum, or similar establishment that was primarily devoted to the arts or theatrical performances.

Proposed MCL 436.1916a                                          Legislative Analyst:  Stephen Jackson

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Date Completed:  12-7-17                                                     Fiscal Analyst:  Josh Sefton

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.