HF 3373

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 05/06/2014 11:26am

A bill for an act
relating to liquor; allowing farm wineries to sell growlers; amending Minnesota
Statutes 2012, section 340A.315, by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 340A.315, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Growler sales. new text end

new text begin A farm winery may sell farm wines produced at the
farm winery in 64-ounce containers commonly known as "growlers." The containers or
bottles shall bear a twist-type closure, cork, stopper, or plug. At the time of the sale, a
paper or plastic adhesive band, strip, or sleeve shall be applied to the container or bottle
and extended over the top of the twist-type closure, cork, stopper, or plug forming a seal
that must be broken upon opening of the container or bottle. The adhesive band, strip, or
sleeve shall bear the name and address of the farm winery. The containers or bottles shall
be identified as wine, contain the name of the wine, bear the name and address of the farm
winery selling the wine, and shall be considered intoxicating liquor unless the alcoholic
content is labeled as otherwise in accordance with Minnesota Rules, part 7515.1100.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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