MI SB0856

Maintains existing prohibition on alcoholic liquor sales between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. for on-premises and off-premises licensees statewide, with exception for certain downtown locations.

Allows on-premises licensees in development districts located in cities with populations exceeding 600,000 to sell or furnish alcoholic liquor between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. upon obtaining an extended hours permit.

Requires extended hours permit applicants to submit $10,000 annual permit fee and demonstrate: 1 security person per 50 customers, security personnel from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., and 360-degree video surveillance on premises.

Creates extended hours permit fund in state treasury with permit fee revenue distributed as: 5% to cities for administration costs, 85% to city police departments for enforcement, and 10% to the liquor commission for licensing and enforcement.

Requires commission to approve extended hours permits within 90 days if applicant meets specified conditions; defines "development district" as downtown district established under 1975 PA 197.