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HF 3369

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 04/07/2016 04:20pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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Introduction Posted on 03/21/2016

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A bill for an act
 relating to alcohol; allowing alcohol use by sensory testing services; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325E.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [325E.041] SENSORY TESTING RESEARCH.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given:
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new text begin (1) "sensory testing firm" is a business that tests consumer reaction to physical
aspects of products for a third-party client;
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new text begin (2) "trained sensory assessors" are members of the public at least 21 years of age
selected by sensory testing firms and trained for a minimum of one hour to test products;
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new text begin (3) "sensory testing facility" is a facility specifically designed as a controlled
environment for testing; and
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new text begin (4) "department" is the Department of Public Safety.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Allowed activities. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a sensory
testing firm may possess and may purchase alcohol at retail or wholesale, and may allow
consumption of that alcohol, by trained sensory assessors for testing purposes at their
facility, provided that:
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new text begin (1) the firm must comply with section 340A.409 and all other state laws that do not
conflict with this section;
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new text begin (2) firms choosing to serve alcohol must be licensed by the department, which may
assess a fee sufficient to cover costs; and
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new text begin (3) records of testing protocols must be retained by the firm for at least one year.
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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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