MICHIGAN · ALCOHOL
Alcohol
Alcohol laws in Michigan (1970)
Permitted
Summary
Legal for adults 21+. Sales hours and locations vary by county.
Notable
Michigan allows alcohol sales 7 days a week including Sundays after 7am (used to be noon — changed in 2010). Open containers in vehicles are illegal in passenger areas with no exceptions for sealed-but-opened containers.
Penalties
Alcohol is permitted in Michigan — but the limits and penalties still bite. See exactly what crosses the line.
Exceptions & nuances
Even where alcohol is permitted in Michigan, location, conduct, and possession rules still apply. See the exceptions that matter.
Statute
Read the exact Michigan statute covering alcohol — the citation when you want to verify the source.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
Source: MCL 257.624a; Michigan Liquor Control Code · michigan.gov/lara
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