The Michigan Liquor Control Commission will begin issuing the necessary permits for Sunday liquor sales late next week; however, mixed interpretations have recently surfaced on the intent of the newly expanded liquor sales legislation.

According to the Commission, the new law only allows liquor sales all day Sunday or no sales on Sunday. Many local units of government are requesting to limit liquor sales to only after 12:00 pm on Sunday, which had been the law. The Commission contends the new law does not permit this option.

Sen.-elect Rick Jones (R-Grand Ledge) has indicated he will introduce legislation in January to amend the current law to allow local communities to limit liquor sales to only after 12:00 p.m. on Sunday.