Minors - When may a minor work in an establishment that sells alcohol?

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Question

What is the law regarding minors working in an alcoholic establishment?

Answer

Below you will find the Michigan statute which deals with your question:
409.115 Employment of minor in establishment manufacturing, distributing, or selling alcoholic beverages.
Sec. 15. (1) A work permit shall not be issued authorizing the employment of a minor 16 years of age or older in, about, or in connection with that part of an establishment where alcoholic beverages are distilled, rectified, compounded, brewed, manufactured, bottled, consumed, distributed, sold at retail, or sold for consumption on the premises unless the sale of food or other goods constitutes at least 50% of the total gross receipts.

(2) This act shall not prohibit the issuance of work permits for 14- and 15-year-olds to be employed in establishments where alcoholic beverages are sold at retail, if the sale of food or other goods constitutes at least 50% of the total gross receipts of the establishment.

Minors 14 and 15 years of age shall not be employed in, or about, or in connection with that part of the establishment where alcoholic beverages are consumed or sold for consumption on the premises.

10/99

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Last Updated 10-8-99

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