HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1985.05.23 - 11139May 23rd, 1985
Miscellaneous Resolution # 85173
By: James E. Lanni, County Commissioner, District #11
Re: Support of House Bill 4550
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Dram Shop Act is that part of the Michigan Liquor
Law which imposes liability on liquor licensees for harm done to
third persons resulting from the sale of alcohol; and
WHEREAS the existing Dram Shop Act provides inadequate protection
for licensees ad evidenced by the fact that liquor liability insurance
is no longer affordable and sometimes not even available, thus many
businesses are faced with the option of operating without insurance
protection or closing up; and
WHEREAS House Bill 4550 would amend the existing law to provide
better protection for licensees by the following:
1. Reaffirm that legal action can only be taken when an
unlawful sale is made.
2. Prohibit any person from suing if they contributed to the
person's intoxication.
3. Provide for awards up to $100,000.
4. Require that all lawsuits be instituted within six months.
5. Allow licensees to use false identification as a defense
in lawsuits involving minors.
6. Provide for coordination of benefits.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners takes a position supporting House Bill 4550.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent
to all state senators and representatives from Oakland County and
to the county's legislative agent.
MR. CHAIRPERSON, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
#85173 May 23, 1985
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.