2008 Minnesota Code
Chapters 17 - 43 Agriculture
Chapter 37 State Agricultural Society; State Fair
Section 37.21 Sale of Liquors

37.21 SALE OF LIQUORS.

Subdivision 1.Liquor prohibited.

Except as provided under Laws 2003, chapter 126, section 29, as amended by Laws 2005, chapter 25, section 6, no person may sell, barter, give away, or otherwise dispose of or introduce, have, or keep for barter, gift, or sale, any intoxicating liquors of any kind upon the State Fairgrounds, or aid and abet any of those acts. The presence and possession of any kind of these liquors, in any quantity, upon the person or upon the premises leased or occupied by any person within these limits is a public nuisance and is prima facie evidence of the purpose of the person to barter, give away, or sell the liquor. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Subd. 2.Exceptions.

Notwithstanding subdivision 1, the State Agricultural Society may authorize, under terms and conditions it chooses, the sale, possession, and consumption of intoxicating liquors at special events taking place on the fairgrounds at times other than during the annual fair including, but not limited to, family reunions, class reunions, weddings, conventions, and similar events. This section does not authorize the society to issue retail licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages. Notwithstanding subdivision 1, the State Agricultural Society may also authorize, under terms and conditions it chooses, consistent with state law, the sale, possession, and consumption of intoxicating malt liquors during the annual fair or at other times of their choosing, provided that at least one Minnesota brewed malt liquor is made available for sale at each allowed location within the grounds.

History:

(7880) RL s 3092; 1982 c 625 s 12; 1985 c 265 art 2 s 1; 2000 c 440 s 1; 2007 c 13 art 1 s 4; 2007 c 89 s 1,2