Liquor licenses suspended for 2 southeast Michigan businesses for violating COVID-19 orders
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and last updated 2021-02-04 14:08:39-05
(WXYZ) â The Michigan Liquor Control Commission announced Thursday they had suspended the liquor licenses for two southeastern Michigan businesses that have violated Michigan Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 orders.
Both Punchline Comedy Lounge in Southfield and Birdies Indoor Golf & Bar in Oxford are accused of multiple violations of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Emergency Order on Gatherings and Face Masks include: allowing non-residential, indoor gatherings; providing indoor dining; and failure to require face coverings for staff and patrons.
Restaurants reopen today for indoor dining – here are Michigan’s new rules
Updated Feb 01, 2021;
Posted Feb 01, 2021
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For the first time in more than 10 weeks, people can legally eat inside Michigan restaurants again.
Michigan’s dine-in ban expired at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31. It started Nov. 18 in response to a second wave of high rates of COVID-19 spread.
Until Monday, Michigan was one of only two states still prohibiting indoor dining statewide. While dining rooms are back open, there are still strict limits restaurants must follow.
Related:
Eating and drinking is only allowed in designated seated areas
Groups must be separated by at least 6 feet
Judge issues Gaylord restaurant owner defying COVID-19 rules temporary restraining order Paul Welitzkin, Gaylord Herald Times
GAYLORD An Ingham County circuit court judge granted a temporary restraining order Wednesday that bars owner Ian Murphy from operating the Iron Pig Smokehouse while his food license is suspended.
Judge Clinton Canady III approved a request for the order while ruling on a motion from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).
“This court finds that Plaintiff (MDARD) has demonstrated the necessity for immediate action to prevent the continued violation of Michigan Food Law, and that continued operations of Iron Pig Smokehouse creates an imminent threat to the public health. This court further finds that absent this temporary restraining order, MDARD and the public will suffer irreparable harm,” said Canady’s ruling.
Judge issues Gaylord restaurant owner defying COVID-19 rules temporary restraining order Paul Welitzkin, Gaylord Herald Times
GAYLORD An Ingham County circuit court judge granted a temporary restraining order Wednesday that bars owner Ian Murphy from operating the Iron Pig Smokehouse while his food license is suspended.
Judge Clinton Canady III approved a request for the order while ruling on a motion from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).
“This court finds that Plaintiff (MDARD) has demonstrated the necessity for immediate action to prevent the continued violation of Michigan Food Law, and that continued operations of Iron Pig Smokehouse creates an imminent threat to the public health. This court further finds that absent this temporary restraining order, MDARD and the public will suffer irreparable harm,” said Canady’s ruling.
janderson@ironmountaindailynews.com
IRON MOUNTAIN The Dickinson County Board adopted a resolution Monday on a 4-1 vote that acknowledges COVID-19 as a serious threat but asserts Michigan health orders have placed undue burdens and restrictions on local businesses and employees.
It says, in effect, the county won’t interfere with establishments that operate with proper health precautions, including personal protective equipment and social distancing. The resolution, however, is largely symbolic as other governmental units including the state have their own enforcement powers.
The board’s resolution in support of businesses and organizations says individual entities have full liability for their decisions and actions. It also states Michigan law still applies, as does the authority of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan Liquor Control Commission.