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HF 1965

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 02/25/2014 02:09pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to alcohol; allowing religious stores to sell sacramental wine; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 340A.316.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 340A.316, is amended to read:


340A.316 SACRAMENTAL WINE.

new text begin The commissioner may issue licenses for the importation and sale of wine
exclusively for sacramental purposes. The holder of a sacramental wine license may
sell wine only to a rabbi, priest, or minister of a church, or other established religious
organization, or individual members of a religious organization who conduct ceremonies
in their homes, if the purchaser certifies in writing that the wine will be used exclusively
for sacramental purposes in religious ceremonies. The annual fee for a sacramental wine
license is $50. new text end A rabbi, priest, or minister of a church or other established religious
organization may import wine exclusively for sacramental purposes without a license.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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