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SF 2047

1st Engrossment - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/20/2012 09:33am

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A bill for an act
relating to alcohol; allowing certain persons under the age of 21 to drink alcohol
under certain conditions; 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.5036] PERSONS AGES 18 TO 21; SPECIAL EXEMPTION.
new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding the provisions of 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 who are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian 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.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective at 8:00 a.m. on August 1, 2012, and
applies to all persons who are age 18 or older on or after that date.
new text end