SF 2374

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 06/26/2012 10:22am

A bill for an act
relating to liquor; providing an exemption from Minnesota alcohol license
requirements for out-of-state small craft brewers in limited circumstances;
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.3022] EXEMPTION; OUT-OF-STATE CRAFT BREWER.
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new text begin (a) No license or brand registration shall be required under this chapter for an
out-of-state brewer if:
new text end

new text begin (1) total production of malt liquor by the brewer in the prior calendar year was
less than 5,000 barrels; and
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new text begin (2) the brewer's malt liquor is only to be sold at retail in this state on one day in any
calendar year in one city by a person who holds an appropriate retail license.
new text end

new text begin (b) Malt liquor referenced in paragraph (a) need not be sold through a licensed
wholesaler or delivered to a wholesaler as required by section 340A.3021.
new text end