5/18/14 - Michigan law allows licensed businesses to sell beer, wine and spirits starting at 7 a.m. on Sunday. However, in 2010 the city of Fenton banned the sale of alcohol before noon. Owners of two local party stores previously requested the council consider reversing the ban on packaged liquor, citing it cost their businesses $30,000 to $50,000 in revenue annually. Assistant Director of VGâs Grocery, Christopher Palmer tells WHMI the losses at his stores on Silver Parkway and North Leroy are between $200,000 and $250,000 annually. Council member Cheryl King added many restaurant patrons want a Bloody Mary with their Sunday breakfast. Taking local restaurants into consideration, the council also repealed the ban on Sunday morning consumption at Fenton restaurants. City attorney Steve Schultz says the new resolutions will be sent to Lansing within the next two weeks. Once they are state certified, Fenton businesses who purchase a special permit from the Liquor Control Commission will be permitted to conduct liquor sales before noon on Sundayâs. Photo credit: AP (LR/JK)
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