as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/09/2017 06:03pm
A bill for an act
relating to liquor; creating labeling requirements for 3.2 percent malt liquor;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 340A.301, by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 340A.301, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
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3.2 percent malt liquor, as defined under
section 340A.101, subdivision 19, may be sold with a label that states "3.2% malt liquor"
or equivalent, on the side of the can or bottle, and does not require a similar disclosure on
the can top. The commissioner shall establish standards to implement this requirement.
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This section is effective on July 1, 2017, and applies to all cans
or bottles sold after that date.
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