Limited home distillation permitted.
HF 642 permits Minnesotans to make small batches of distilled spirits at home for personal or family use, directly affecting residents who wish to produce alcohol without a license. The bill amends state law to allow home distillation under specific limits: no more than 100 gallons per year, with strict rules prohibiting sales and requiring clear public disclosure at any tastings (e.g., "homemade, not state-inspected"). It repeals a prior law that treated unauthorized stills as automatic evidence of illegal production. This change only applies to non-commercial, personal use and does not alter existing rules for commercial distillers or alcohol sales.
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Introduced Feb 13, 2025
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