M Civ JI 108.02 Public Accommodation - Definition

When I use the term “place of public accommodation” I mean a business, or an educational, refreshment, entertainment, recreation, health, or transportation facility, or institution of any kind, whether licensed or not, whose goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations are extended, offered, sold, or otherwise made available to the public. A “place of public accommodation” also includes the facilities of the following private clubs:

(a) A country club or golf club.

(b) A boating or yachting club.

(c) A sports or athletic club.

(d) A dining club, except a dining club that in good faith limits its membership to the members of a particular religion for the purpose of furthering the teachings or principles of that religion and not for the purpose of excluding individuals of a particular [ sex / sexual orientation / gender identity or expression ] race, or color.

Note on Use

The list of entities included as a public accommodation should be tailored to the facts of the case.

Comment

MCL 37.2301(a); 2023 PA 6; 2023 PA 31; 2023 PA 45.

History

Added December 2008. Amended October 2023.