1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to alcohol; allowing exclusive liquor stores to sell multiple use bags;
1.3 	amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 340A.412, subdivision 14.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 340A.412, subdivision 14, is amended to 
1.6 	read:
1.7 		Subd. 14.Exclusive liquor stores. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this 
1.8 	subdivision, an exclusive liquor store may sell only the following items:
1.9 	(1) alcoholic beverages;
1.10 	(2) tobacco products;
1.11 	(3) ice;
1.12 	(4) beverages, either liquid or powder, specifically designated for mixing with 
1.13 	intoxicating liquor;
1.14 	(5) soft drinks;
1.15 	(6) liqueur-filled candies;
1.16 	(7) food products that contain more than one-half of one percent alcohol by volume;
1.17 	(8) cork extraction devices;
1.18 	(9) books and videos on the use of alcoholic beverages;
1.19 	(10) magazines and other publications published primarily for information and 
1.20 	education on alcoholic beverages;
1.21 	(11) multiple use bags designed to carry purchased items; and
1.22 	(11) (12) home brewing equipment.
2.1 	(b) An exclusive liquor store that has an on-sale, or combination on-sale and off-sale 
2.2 	license may sell food for on-premise consumption when authorized by the municipality 
2.3 	issuing the license.
2.4 	(c) An exclusive liquor store may offer live or recorded entertainment.