SF2511

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to change the rules regarding the age at which individuals can serve alcoholic beverages in Minnesota. Specifically, it aims to allow 17-year-olds to work in certain establishments that serve alcohol.

Main Provisions

• Age Requirement Change: The bill proposes that persons who are 17 years old can serve or sell intoxicating liquor in retail establishments that have an onsale intoxicating liquor license. These are places where alcohol is consumed on the premises, like restaurants or bars.

• Existing Ban for Offsale License: The limitation remains that no one under 18 can sell or serve alcoholic beverages in establishments that have an offsale intoxicating liquor license. These licenses are for places where alcohol is sold but not consumed on-site, like liquor stores.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The existing law prohibited anyone under 18 from serving or selling alcoholic beverages in any capacity. This bill introduces an exception for 17-year-olds in specific situations, expanding the employment possibilities for minors in the service industry within Minnesota.

Relevant Terms

• Intoxicating Liquor
• Onsale License
• Offsale License
• Underage Employment
• Minnesota Liquor Law Amendments