Liquor licenses, permits of 5 southeast Michigan businesses suspended for violating COVID order
DETROIT – On Monday, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission suspended the liquor licenses and permits of five more businesses.
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The state agency noted that the action was taken against the businesses for breaking the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services extended COVID restrictions.
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