[4] The state's first liquor control act, which went into effect April 27, created a 17-member commission, one from each Congressional district.

[1] By December 30, 1933, the commission had opened the first 7 state liquor stores—in Grand Rapids, Saginaw, Kalamazoo, Jackson, and three in Detroit.

"[2] The commission's staff is composed of four divisions: enforcement, executive services, financial management, and licensing.

[2] The other three members are administrative commissioners responsible for matters related to licensing, purchasing, merchandising, and enforcement.

These three members also serve as an appeal board for decisions rendered by the hearing commissioners.