Grand Rapids Police Department Vice Unit Special Permit Instructions **ALL PAPERWORK MUST BE IN THE LIQUOR CONTROL

COMMISSION OFFICE AT LEAST 10 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR EVENT**

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Pick up the entire application packet from the 2nd Floor Detective Unit Reception Desk at the Grand Rapids Police Department located at 01 Monroe Center , Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Or you may download the following to create your own packet: http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-35299_10570---,00.html The Grand Rapids Police Department also requires you to complete our application form which is part of the application packet available at the Police Department. Or you may download the form here: (The GRPD application is not on the MLCC website)

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http://www.scribd.com/doc/103768150/Grpd-24-Hour-Form A special license is issued only to non-profit organizations. The Grand Rapids Police Department requires a letter from the Kent County Health Department stating you meet all the local health and sanitation requirements for a 24 hour permit. It is recommended that you contact the Kent County Health Department at 632-7100 to make an appointment to complete this step in the process. The Health Department will give you a letter of approval. You still must get the letter even if the location has been inspected by the health department for a prior event. The Kent County Health Department is located at 700 Fuller Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI. If the permit is outdoors, a drawing of the area and a description of how persons will be contained in the area while drinking must be submitted with the application. The dimensions of the location, what type of fencing will be utilized to contain the area and the entry/exit points should all be listed on the diagram. MLCC now requires a minimum of a four foot fence and it be either snow fencing or metal fencing. They no longer accept rope of any kind. If your organization has never obtained a 24 hour permit the Grand Rapids Police Department will require a copy of the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and your certificate for nonprofit status. Questions the Grand Rapids Police Department will be asking upon signing your application:

What measures do you have in place to differentiate 21 year old patrons and older from minors? What measures do you have in place to monitor over serving patrons and unruly patrons? How will your entry and exit points be staffed? Is your event in a city park? You will need to obtain a permit to have alcohol at your event in the city park. You will need to contact Todd Tofferi, 456-3615, Special Events to get the permit prior to meeting with the Vice Unit.
If your event is within 500 feet of a church or school a representative of the church or school, i.e., pastor, superintendent, administrator must authorize permission and sign in Box 7 and 10 of the application. Once all the above steps have been completed (in addition to the bond requirements set by MLCC) you will then call the Vice Unit at 456-4800 to set up an appointment for the Police Departments signature on Box 10 of the application. A special license is good for one day. Each organization may obtain twelve (12) special permits during a calendar year. The nonprofit organization holding the event will be responsible for any violation occurring within the licensed area. You must comply with laws of the State of Michigan and the rules of the MLCC regarding the sale, furnishing, and consumption of alcoholic beverages. Organizations receiving a Special License are responsible for ensuring that all those who will be selling and serving alcoholic beverages are familiar with and will follow the states liquor laws and rules of the Commission.