Michigan Bill headed to Governor Whitmer, allows 17-year-olds to serve alcohol

by Jon ZimneyJune 9, 20222

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2019 file photo, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at a news conference in Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/David Eggert, File)

A bill headed to Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer would allow 17-year-olds to serve alcohol.

That’s only if they go through an alcohol serving training program and if there is a manger on site who is at least 18 years old.

According to WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids, workers in Michigan currently have to be at least 18 in order to serve.

Leaders with the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association believe the bill could help restaurants deal with labor shortages.

Read more from WOOD-TV’s original report.

Thomas Hryck June 9, 2022 at 7:23 am

With a 17 and 18 year old on site, I see no problems here???

Robin Groat June 9, 2022 at 11:59 am

Let’s create more problems – Whitmer needs to be replaced

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