{ "batch": "219-michigan-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r219_michigan_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_mi_statute_none", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Michigan state law: Rules.content", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Michigan has no state statute defining 'adult entertainment establishment' or 'sexually oriented business' that reaches private home-based online content production", "body": "Michigan has no state statute defining 'adult entertainment establishment' or 'sexually oriented business' that reaches private home-based online content production\n\nWhat Michigan Legislature actually says:\n\n“NO VERIFIED CODE for Michigan (LII names \"Michigan Compiled Laws\" at http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(fojbmh5v3svxloeygewjwyeb))/mileg.aspx?page=MCLBasicSearch but nothing answered).”\n\nNote: Searched: lawsource_law_sources('Michigan') returned no verified code; lawsource_law_search_code('Michigan', 'adult entertainment') returned 'NO VERIFIED CODE'; direct webfetch to legislature.mi.gov returned 404/transport error. Michigan Legislature site itself was unreachable at the time of search.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(fojbmh5v3svxloeygewjwyeb))/mileg.aspx?page=MCLBasicSearch", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Michigan Legislature", "evidence_quote": "NO VERIFIED CODE for Michigan (LII names \"Michigan Compiled Laws\" at http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(fojbmh5v3svxloeygewjwyeb))/mileg.aspx?page=MCLBasicSearch but nothing answered).", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "219-michigan-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning", "subject": "Michigan state law", "topic": "Rules.content", "applies_to_country": "USA", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us-mi" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "quote_is_nonanswer", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r219_michigan_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_mi_licensing_none", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Michigan state law: Money.fees", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Michigan has no state-level licensing requirement for adult entertainment businesses", "body": "Michigan has no state-level licensing requirement for adult entertainment businesses\n\nWhat Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs actually says:\n\n“NO VERIFIED CODE for Michigan (LII names \"Michigan Compiled Laws\" at http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(fojbmh5v3svxloeygewjwyeb))/mileg.aspx?page=MCLBasicSearch but nothing answered).”\n\nNote: Searched: lawsource_law_sources('Michigan') returned no verified code; lawsource_law_search_code('Michigan', 'adult entertainment licensing') returned 'NO VERIFIED CODE'; webfetch to michigan.gov/lara returned 403. Could not verify whether a license exists.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.michigan.gov/lara", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "CREATOR STRATEGY", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs", "evidence_quote": "NO VERIFIED CODE for Michigan (LII names \"Michigan Compiled Laws\" at http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(fojbmh5v3svxloeygewjwyeb))/mileg.aspx?page=MCLBasicSearch but nothing answered).", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "219-michigan-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning", "subject": "Michigan state law", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "USA", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-mi" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "quote_is_nonanswer", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r219_michigan_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_mi_zoning_none", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Michigan state law: Rules.content", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Michigan has no state-level zoning or distance/buffer requirements for adult entertainment businesses", "body": "Michigan has no state-level zoning or distance/buffer requirements for adult entertainment businesses\n\nWhat Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs actually says:\n\n“NO VERIFIED CODE for Michigan (LII names \"Michigan Compiled Laws\" at http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(fojbmh5v3svxloeygewjwyeb))/mileg.aspx?page=MCLBasicSearch but nothing answered).”\n\nNote: Searched: lawsource_law_sources('Michigan') returned no verified code; lawsource_law_search_code('Michigan', 'adult entertainment zoning') returned 'NO VERIFIED CODE'; webfetch to michigan.gov/lara returned 403. Could not verify zoning provisions.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.michigan.gov/lara", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "CREATOR STRATEGY", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs", "evidence_quote": "NO VERIFIED CODE for Michigan (LII names \"Michigan Compiled Laws\" at http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(fojbmh5v3svxloeygewjwyeb))/mileg.aspx?page=MCLBasicSearch but nothing answered).", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "219-michigan-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning", "subject": "Michigan state law", "topic": "Rules.content", "applies_to_country": "USA", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us-mi" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "quote_is_nonanswer", "strong_label_on_weak_content" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r219_michigan_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_detroit_licensing_so", "category": "Business", "title": "City of Detroit: Money.fees", "summary": "Detroit requires a Sexually Oriented business license for topless entertainment and adult supply stores at $800, renewed every May 31", "body": "Detroit requires a Sexually Oriented business license for topless entertainment and adult supply stores at $800, renewed every May 31\n\nWhat City of Detroit actually says:\n\n“Fees and Renewals\n- Sexually Oriented Topless: $800.00\n- Sexually Oriented Topless with MLCC: $800.00\n- Sexually Oriented Adult Supply Store: $800.00\n\nYou'll have to renew this license every May 31st.”\n\nNote: Three cities used: Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren. Detroit's BSEED business licensing page lists 'Sexually Oriented' and 'Motion Picture Adult' license categories. This record covers only the Sexually Oriented license. Required documents: Building permit, State of Michigan Liquor, Identification of applicant, Proof of ownership, Articles of incorporation, Floor Plan.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://detroitmi.gov/node/99311", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "City of Detroit", "evidence_quote": "Fees and Renewals\n- Sexually Oriented Topless: $800.00\n- Sexually Oriented Topless with MLCC: $800.00\n- Sexually Oriented Adult Supply Store: $800.00\n\nYou'll have to renew this license every May 31st.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "219-michigan-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning", "subject": "City of Detroit", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "USA", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-mi" ], "platform": "cityofdetroit", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r219_michigan_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_detroit_licensing_motion_picture", "category": "Business", "title": "City of Detroit: Money.fees", "summary": "Detroit requires an Adult Motion Picture license for adult theaters at $800, renewed every May 31", "body": "Detroit requires an Adult Motion Picture license for adult theaters at $800, renewed every May 31\n\nWhat City of Detroit actually says:\n\n“## [Motion Picture Adult - Sexually Oriented](/node/99316)\n\nRequired Clearances\n\n**All types require the following clearances:**\n\n- [Environmental Health - Detroit Health Department](/taxonomy/term/3036)\n- [Fire](https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1c2d7364e0ab44729783bb958584693f)\n- Police-Background Check\n- [Property maintenance](/departments/buildings-safety-engineering-and-environmental-department-bseed/bseed-divisions/property-maintenance/commercial-annual-inspections/commercial-certificate)\n- [Treasury](/departments/office-chief-financial-officer/ocfo-divisions/office-treasury/treasury-clearances)\n\nRequired Documents\n\n- Building permit\n- Identification of applicant\n- Proof of ownership\n- Articles of incorporation\n\nFees and Renewals\n\n- Adult Coin-Operated Motion Picture Device Tags: $800.00+$42.00/device\n- Sexually Oriented Adult Theatre Motion Picture: $800.00\n\nYou'll have to renew this license every May 31st.”\n\nNote: Three cities used: Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren. This license applies to adult theaters and coin-operated devices, not home-based online production. No home-based production license category appears on Detroit's licensing page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://detroitmi.gov/departments/buildings-safety-engineering-and-environmental-department-bseed/business-licensing", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "City of Detroit", "evidence_quote": "## [Motion Picture Adult - Sexually Oriented](/node/99316)\n\nRequired Clearances\n\n**All types require the following clearances:**\n\n- [Environmental Health - Detroit Health Department](/taxonomy/term/3036)\n- [Fire](https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1c2d7364e0ab44729783bb958584693f)\n- Police-Background Check\n- [Property maintenance](/departments/buildings-safety-engineering-and-environmental-department-bseed/bseed-divisions/property-maintenance/commercial-annual-inspections/commercial-certificate)\n- [Treasury](/departments/office-chief-financial-officer/ocfo-divisions/office-treasury/treasury-clearances)\n\nRequired Documents\n\n- Building permit\n- Identification of applicant\n- Proof of ownership\n- Articles of incorporation\n\nFees and Renewals\n\n- Adult Coin-Operated Motion Picture Device Tags: $800.00+$42.00/device\n- Sexually Oriented Adult Theatre Motion Picture: $800.00\n\nYou'll have to renew this license every May 31st.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "219-michigan-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning", "subject": "City of Detroit", "topic": "Money.fees", "applies_to_country": "USA", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-mi" ], "platform": "cityofdetroit", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r219_michigan_adult_business_licensing_and_zoning_detroit_business_cat_list", "category": "Business", "title": "City of Detroit: Rules.content", "summary": "Detroit's business license categories do not include a category for home-based online adult content production", "body": "Detroit's business license categories do not include a category for home-based online adult content production\n\nWhat City of Detroit actually says:\n\n“Select a business type...\n\nNightclub - Cabaret: a venue that serves alcohol. It might have entertainers or dancing.\nVendor: selling goods from vehicles, carts, or on foot\nLodging: hotels, shelters, etc\nTheater, Hall, Stadium, Arena\nAmusement\nConsumer services (bathouse, massage, tattoo)\nConcert cafe (food and entertainment)\nGas Station\nMotor truck\nMotor vehicles for hire (rickshaw or peddle cab)\nParking Lots\nValet Parking\nCigarette Retail: Retail\nPet shop: Retail\nJunk Yard Dealer: Second Hand Sales\nPawnbroker: Second Hand Sales\nScrap Iron & Metal Processor: Second Hand Sales\nSecond Hand (Jewelry/Clothing/Appliance): Second Hand Sales\nTire Store: Second Hand Sales\nUsed Auto Dealer: Second Hand Sales\nUsed Auto Dealer & Parts: Second Hand Sales\nWrecking & Dismantling Yard: Second Hand Sales\nMotor Vehicle Service: Second Hand Sales\nTowing Service Yards: Second Hand Sales\nScrap Tire Processor and Recycler: Second Hand Sales\nScrap Tire Storage: Second Hand Sales\nSexually Oriented: Sexually Oriented Motion Picture (adult): Sexually Oriented Adult Supply Store: Sexually Oriented\nCarnival: Special Event\nRiding Devices: Special Event”\n\nNote: Three cities used: Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren. The Detroit business license category list is exhaustive for the city's licensing system. No category exists for home-based online content production, webcam work, or subscription content. The 'Sexually Oriented' category covers physical businesses (topless venues, adult supply stores, adult theaters).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://detroitmi.gov/departments/buildings-safety-engineering-and-environmental-department-bseed/business-licensing", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "City of Detroit", "evidence_quote": "Select a business type...\n\nNightclub - Cabaret: a venue that serves alcohol. It might have entertainers or dancing.\nVendor: selling goods from vehicles, carts, or on foot\nLodging: hotels, shelters, etc\nTheater, Hall, Stadium, Arena\nAmusement\nConsumer services (bathouse, massage, tattoo)\nConcert cafe (food and entertainment)\nGas Station\nMotor truck\nMotor vehicles for hire (rickshaw or peddle cab)\nParking Lots\nValet Parking\nCigarette Retail: Retail\nPet shop: Retail\nJunk Yard Dealer: Second Hand Sales\nPawnbroker: Second Hand Sales\nScrap Iron & Metal Processor: Second Hand Sales\nSecond Hand (Jewelry/Clothing/Appliance): Second Hand Sales\nTire Store: Second Hand Sales\nUsed Auto Dealer: Second Hand Sales\nUsed Auto Dealer & Parts: Second Hand Sales\nWrecking & Dismantling Yard: Second Hand Sales\nMotor Vehicle Service: Second Hand Sales\nTowing Service Yards: Second Hand Sales\nScrap Tire Processor and Recycler: Second Hand Sales\nScrap Tire Storage: Second Hand Sales\nSexually Oriented: Sexually Oriented Motion Picture (adult): Sexually Oriented Adult Supply Store: Sexually Oriented\nCarnival: Special Event\nRiding Devices: Special Event", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "219-michigan-adult-business-licensing-and-zoning", "subject": "City of Detroit", "topic": "Rules.content", "applies_to_country": "USA", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us-mi" ], "platform": "cityofdetroit", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }