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HF 2812

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/15/2012 11:48am

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underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to alcohol; allowing an off-sale licensee to host monthly educational
tasting events; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 340A.419,
subdivision 2.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 340A.419, subdivision 2, is amended to
read:


Subd. 2.

Tastings.

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, an exclusive liquor store may
conduct a wine, malt liquor, or spirits tasting on the premises of a holder of an on-sale
intoxicating liquor license that is not a temporary license or on the premises of a holder
of a wine license under section 340A.404, subdivision 5, if the exclusive liquor store
complies with this section.

(b) No wine, malt liquor, or spirits authorized for use under this section may be sold
for off-premises consumption. A participant in the tasting may fill out a form indicating
preferences for wine, malt liquor, or spirits. The form may be held on the premises of the
exclusive liquor store to assist the participant in making an off-sale purchase at a later date.

(c) Notwithstanding any other law, an exclusive liquor store may purchase or
otherwise obtain wine or spirits for a tasting conducted under this section from a
wholesaler licensed to sell wine or spirits. The wholesaler may sell or give wine or spirits
to an exclusive liquor store for a tasting conducted under this section and may provide
personnel to assist in the tasting.

(d) An exclusive liquor store that conducts a tasting under this section must use
any fees collected from participants in the tasting only to defray the cost of conducting
the tasting.

(e) Notwithstanding section 340A.409, subdivision 4, the premises on which a
tasting is conducted must be insured as required by section 340A.409, subdivision 1.

new text begin (f) Exclusive liquor stores may conduct classes for a fee and allow tastings in the
conduct of those classes, provided that the amount served at a class is limited to the
amount authorized under section 340A.4041.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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