HF 3495

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to alcohol; allowing persons ages 18 to 20 to drink alcohol in bars;
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.
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new text begin Notwithstanding the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, 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.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective at 8:00 a.m. on August 1, 2008, and
applies to all persons who are age 18 or older on or after that date.
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