Arcade - Licensing Information

Pinball Machines, Video Games:

No state license is required.  However, cities may require a license/permit through the city clerk's office.

Games of Chance:

Games of chance (i.e., vending machines with cranes or claws, etc) are subject to local city/township/village regulations.  Please check with your local authorities.

If a business will be engaged in processing, packing, repacking, canning, preserving, freezing, fabricating, storing, selling or offering for sale any food item(s), or if food products are prepared on the premises the business contact the Department of Agriculture at (517) 373-1060.  Also, check about the Labeling Laws.

A sales tax license is required when products are sold to the public.  Contact the Michigan Department of Treasury at (517) 636-4660.

Other Possible License(s):

Depending on the type of food processed a federal license, certification or inspection may be needed. Contact the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Division at (608) 240-4080.

A cigarette vendor, cigarette wholesalers, manufacturers and transporters of cigarettes are required to be registered with the Department of Treasury at (517) 636-4630.

Revised: 03/08

Dept. of Treasury - Sales Tax Info.
Dept. of Treasury - Tobacco Info.