Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to regulate the delivery of alcoholic beverages by third-party services in Minnesota. It mandates that these services obtain a state-issued license to legally deliver alcohol.

Main Provisions

• License Requirement: Third-party delivery services must obtain a special license to deliver alcoholic beverages. Deliveries can only be conducted by licensed services.
• Annual Fee: A $500 annual fee is required for obtaining a third-party delivery license for off-sale liquor.
• Employee Regulations: Employees or independent contractors delivering alcoholic beverages must be at least 21 years old. They must also verify the age of the individual receiving the delivery to ensure they are at least 21 years old.
• Training Requirement: Delivery personnel must undergo alcoholic beverages awareness training before commencing deliveries. Proof of training must be provided to the third-party service and be available to state authorities upon request.
• Insurance Requirement: Third-party delivery services must carry liquor liability insurance as specified under Minnesota statutes.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill introduces new requirements in Minnesota for the growing industry of third-party alcohol delivery services, which were not previously regulated under state law in terms of licensing, training, and insurance.

Relevant Terms

• Third-party delivery services
• Alcoholic beverage delivery
• Liquor liability insurance
• Off-sale liquor license
• Alcohol awareness training