1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to liquor; changing license requirements for microdistilleries;amending 
1.3 	Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 340A.101, subdivision 17a; Minnesota Statutes 
1.4 	2019 Supplement, section 340A.22, subdivision 4.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 340A.101, subdivision 17a, is amended to 
1.7 	read:
1.8 		Subd. 17a.Microdistillery. "Microdistillery" is a distillery operated within the state 
1.9 	producing premium, distilled spirits in total quantity not to exceed 40,000 100,000 proof 
1.10 	gallons in a calendar year.

1.11 	Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2019 Supplement, section 340A.22, subdivision 4, is amended 
1.12 	to read:
1.13 		Subd. 4.Off-sale license. A microdistillery producing 40,000 proof gallons or less of 
1.14 	distilled spirits in a calendar yearmay be issued a license by the local licensing authority 
1.15 	for off-sale of distilled spirits, with the approval of the commissioner. The license may 
1.16 	allow the sale of one 375 milliliter bottle up to 4.5 liters per customer per day of product 
1.17 	manufactured on site, subject to the following requirements:
1.18 	(1) off-sale hours of sale must conform to hours of sale for retail off-sale licensees in 
1.19 	the licensing municipality; and
1.20 	(2) no brand may be sold at the microdistillery unless it is also available for distribution 
1.21 	by wholesalers.