SF 198 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Limited malt liquor and food retailer definition and off-sale limited malt liquor licenses issuance authorization

This bill defines "low-alcohol malt liquor" as fermented malt beverages containing 2% alcohol or less by weight and authorizes food retailers (like supermarkets, convenience stores, and grocery chains) to obtain off-sale licenses for these products. It expands where malt liquor can be sold by creating a new license category for food retailers to sell low-alcohol malt liquor for takeout, not just on-premises. The bill amends multiple sections of Minnesota's liquor laws to implement these changes, including updating definitions and licensing rules. This directly affects food retailers seeking to sell malt liquor alongside groceries.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 16, 2025 Last action Jan 16, 2025
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Jan 16, 2025
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Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
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Jan 16, 2025
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