MARION TWP., MI -- In 1974, Marion Township in Charlevoix County outlawed the sale of liquor.

Today, one business says that law is not making it easy and they are fighting for change.

Castle Farms is a place for wedding receptions, conferences, and charity events.  The problem, according to the Assistant General Manager is people that use the facilities can't sell liquor.

"Currently, they have to give away all liquor, beer, and wine for free," said Anora Ruehle, the Assistant General Manager.

In 1974, the topic was hot.  A snowmobile bar wanted to sell liquor.  Township voter's said no, and outlawed it.  36 years later, Castle Farms is hoping the law can be abolished.

"We're not looking to get a liquor license here, we're just looking to help the organizations and the couples that come here," said Ruehle.

Ruehle says the new law would directly affect charity organizations that use the Castle Farms facilities.  Currently, alcoholic drinks are given away for free.  If they can sell, Ruehle says that means more money, and in essence, local charities could stay local.  That's why a petition was formed.

"In order to get it reversed, we had to get a petition signed, we had to have 250 signatures approximately," said Ruehle.

They got what they needed, and turned it in to the township board.  The Township Supervisor says this hasn't been an issue in the past 30 years, but with the petition complete, it's on to the next step.

“It will probably be on the ballot in August or November," said Bud Boss, the Marion Township Supervisor.  “It's up to the people.  It was up to the people back in 1974, and it's up to the people today.  The township board has had no position on it, and we're not going to have a position on it."

And if it passes, does that mean more drunk drivers on the road?  Ruehle says no.

“Basically they're going to have a cash bar, which could potentially decrease the amount of alcohol people are consuming because they're not getting it for free," said Ruehle.

Boss said the township clerk is working to get it on the August ballot, but it may be too late.  If it is too late, he says the vote will probably be in November.