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HF 485

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 02/09/2015 03:53pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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Introduction Posted on 02/02/2015

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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 AGES 18 TO 20; SPECIAL EXEMPTION.
 new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 340A.503, 340A.701, and 340A.702, or
any other provision of law, persons at least 18 years of age and less than 21 years of age
may 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.
 new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective at 8:00 a.m. on August 1, 2015,
and applies to all persons at least 18 years of age and less than 21 years of age on or
after that date.
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