Section R. 436.1437 - Specific purpose permitRule 37.
(1) If all of the following criteria are met, the commission may issue, to an on-premises licensee, a specific purpose permit that allows the licensee to have the premises occupied by customers at times other than the legal hours for sale and consumption:(a) The licensee has a business that necessitates the establishment being occupied by customers at times other than the legal hours for consumption of alcoholic liquor.(b) The establishment is equipped with a full-service kitchen, provides rooms for the lodging of guests, or provides recreational facilities that are owned by the licensee on or adjacent to the licensed establishment. This subdivision may be waived by the commission upon a showing of good cause by the licensee.(c) The commission may issue up to 12 daily temporary specific purpose permits to a licensee each calendar year upon written request of the licensee and approval of the chief law enforcement officer who has jurisdiction.(2) An on-premises licensee who is issued a specific purpose permit shall not allow customers on the licensed premises during the time period provided by the specific purpose permit, unless the activity, and only that activity, allowed by the specific purpose permit is occurring.Mich. Admin. Code R. 436.1437