Lansing, MI (January 21, 2010) - One hundred-thirty four Michigan liquor licensees passed controlled buys in December as part of controlled buy sting operations by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) and law enforcement agencies. Law enforcement agencies are not required to report passed decoy operations, however some have voluntarily reported the 134 businesses listed below for recognition by the MLCC.
Under Michigan law all licensees have an equal chance of being randomly selected for a minor decoy compliance check. A business can also be selected for a compliance check if there is a documented complaint of sales to minors.
"We are very pleased to end the year on a positive note," said Nida Samona, Chairperson of the MLCC. "It is critical for all licensees and their employees to check the identification of all persons who appears to be less than 40 years old. Our common goal is to keep alcohol out of the hands of minors."
The Commission and law enforcement agencies perform the minor sales checks in an effort to reduce drinking by minors, which is a serious problem throughout the state. The MLCC tests about 2,000 licensed establishments each year.
During the sales checks, a minor employee of the MLCC attempts to purchase alcohol from a licensed business to see if staff is checking ID's correctly and refusing to sell alcohol to anyone under 21. Commission investigators or other law enforcement officers supervise the minor employees. The minors carry their own legal ID that identifies them as under 21 and do not disguise their age or lie to encourage the sale of alcohol.
Businesses that passed:
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Bayshore Market, Grand Marais
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Dunes Saloon, Grand Marais
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Ricks Party Store, Coldwater
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Brickyard Pub, Battle Creek
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Palarmo's Ristorante, Springfield
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Fabiano's, Union City
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Faulk's Automotive & C-Store, E. Leroy
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Lazarov Foods, Inc., Battle Creek
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Rite Aid #4588, Flint
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Matt & Terry's Market, Fenton
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Rite Aid #3452, Linden
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Kessel Food Markets #404, Flint
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Walmart #1928, Flint
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Corunna Mini Mart, Flint
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Aldi #81, Flint
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Beacon & Bridge Market, Fenton
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Walgreen's #7500, Flint
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Beacon & Bridge Market, Swartz Creek
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Rite Aid #4408, Fenton
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Beacon & Bridge Market, Linden
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VG's Food and Pharmacy, Fenton
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Mr. M's Pizza & Lounge, Gladwin
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Jiffy Quick Mart, Beaverton
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Beacon & Bridge Market, Beaverton
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Z's Lounge, Newberry
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M&H Food Plus Center, Utica
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VG's Food and Pharmacy, Shelby Twp.
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Jaeger's Castle Rock, Clinton Township
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CVS #8144, Shelby Township
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Picolo's Party Shop, Utica
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Walgreen's #5291, Shelby Township
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Aldi #85, Shelby Township
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Rite Aid #4321, Shelby Township
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CVS Pharmacy #8416, Shelby Township
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Van Dyke Wine Shoppe, Utica
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7-11, Shelby Township
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Vince & Joe's Fruit Market, Shelby Twp.
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CVS #8189, Shelby Township
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Stoney Creek Liquor Shoppe, Washington
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Buscemi's Party Shoppe, Washington
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Andrew's Liquor Shoppe, Washington
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Rite Aid #4068, Washington
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Romeo Mobil Mart, Washington
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Kroger #461, Romeo
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Big Kmart #7500, Washington
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Rite Aid #4317, Washington
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7-11, Washington
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Rite Aid #4886, Washington
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Meijer #117, Washington
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Marathon, Armada
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Armada IGA, Armada
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Rite Aid #4270, Richmond
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Kroger Store #706, Richmond
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Richmond Ventures, Richmond
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Big Kmart #3570, Richmond
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CVS Pharmacy #8024, Richmond
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Wal-Mart #3487, Shelby Township
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Next Door Store, Midland
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Walgreen's #6559, Midland
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Westown Grocery, Midland
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Blodgett Oil Company, Coleman
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Steve's Country Corner, Coleman
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Sid's Grocery & Party Store, Midland
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Kudrat Inc, Coleman
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Cairns Family Market, Coleman
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Country Store II, Coleman
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Sanford Food Store, Sanford
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Blodgett Shell, Coleman
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Holden's Party Store, Milford
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Walgreen's, Milford
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CVS #8004, Milford
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Village Party Time, Milford
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The Village Butcher Shoppe, Milford
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Rite Aid #4372, Milford
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Kroger Store #526, Milford
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Breen's Foodland, Milford
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Sherwood Liquor Shoppe, Milford
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Wixom Fine Wines, Wixom
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7-11, Wixom
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CVS #8229, Wixom
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Saroki's Market, Wixom
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Sofia Market, Wixom
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Rite Aid #4300, Wixom
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Sutton Party Shoppe, Southfield
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Majestic Market, Southfield
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CVS #8034, Southfield
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CVS #8143, Southfield
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Franklin Liquor Lotto & Deli, Southfield
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7-11, Southfield
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Walgreen's #6323, Southfield
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Kroger Store #658, Southfield
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CVS #8063, Southfield
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Art Party Store, Southfield
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Colony Party Store, Algonac
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Kroger #450, Algonac
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Park General Store, Marine City
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Marwood Inn, East China
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Treeside Party Store, Columbus
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Speedy Q Markets, Inc., East China
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Tommy's Party Store, Casco
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Emil's Tavern, Columbus
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Baxter's Little Grocery, East China
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Ypsi-Arbor Lanes, Inc., Ypsilanti
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The Huckleberry Inc., Ypsilanti
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CVS #8165, Ypsilanti
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Walgreen's #05398, Ypsilanti
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Washtenaw Liquor Store, Ypsilanti
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Joe's Market, Ypsilanti
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Kampus Korner, Ypsilanti
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Buffalo Wild Wings, Ypsilanti
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Maria's Italian Bakery, Ypsilanti
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Dairy Mart, Ypsilanti
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Rite Aid #4363, Ypsilanti
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Wal-Mart #1824, Ypsilanti
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7-11, Ypsilanti
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Round Bottle Market, Ypsilanti
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Lucky Two of Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti
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Walgreen's #11156, Ypsilanti
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A&W Party Store, Ypsilanti
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CVS #8023, Ypsilanti
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Early Times Liquor Store, Ypsilanti
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Ypsi-Liquor Shoppe, Ypsilanti
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McEwens Club House, Livonia
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Kickers All American Grill, Livonia
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One Under Bar & Grill, Livonia
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Snookers' Pool & Pub, Livonia
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Crestwood Lounge, Livonia
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The Bench Pub, Livonia
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Wonderland Lanes, Livonia
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Chili's Grill & Bar #1417, Livonia
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Bar Louie, Livonia
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Old Mexico, Livonia
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The Olive Garden #1109, Livonia
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Livonia Liquor Castle, Livonia
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"The licensee could deter the use of false ID by informing minors that any attempt to purchase liquor by using false ID is a misdemeanor and is punishable by imprisonment up to 93 days and/or fine of up to $100," said Samona. For more information on this and violations submitted and hearing outcomes, please visit our website at www.michigan.gov/lcc. Follow MLCC on Twitter, http://twitter.com/MILiquorControl.
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