HF 913

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 02/25/2013 02:24pm

A bill for an act
relating to alcohol; allowing certain persons under the age of 21 to drink alcohol
under certain conditions; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 340A.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [340A.5035] PERSONS UNDER 21; SPECIAL EXEMPTION.
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new text begin Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 340A.503, 340A.701, and 340A.702, or
any other provision of law, persons less than 21 years of age who are accompanied by
a parent, legal guardian, or spouse of legal drinking age, may purchase, possess, and
consume alcohol within the premises of the holder of an on-sale intoxicating liquor
license or a holder of an on-sale 3.2 malt liquor license. No penalties shall be applied to
consumption of alcohol allowed in this section. All other provisions of this chapter and all
penalties for other illegal behaviors noted within this chapter apply to behavior allowed
under this section.
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