This is a supplement to the training materials presented in the Affordable Alcohol Training Responsible Beverage Service Education Program and must be reviewed.
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Governing Liquor Authority:
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State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division Town Square Building 444 Cedar Street, Suite 133 St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 Phone: 651-201-7500 Fax: 651-297-5259 Website: http://www.dps.state.mn.us |
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Legal Age to Serve Alcohol: |
18 years of age |
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Legal Age to Pour Alcohol: |
18 years of age |
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Legal Age to Consume Alcohol: |
21 years of age |
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Legal Age to Sell Packaged Alcohol |
18 years of age |
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Entry for Minors into a Liquor Establishment: |
Generally, minors are permitted on the premises of any licensed establishment unless prohibited by house rules. |
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Legal Age for Employment: |
18 years of age |
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Additional Notes Regarding Age: |
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Consent Laws (Parents Serving Minors):
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No – the only exception is: · A minor is permitted to consume alcohol in the private residence of their parent or legal guardian with permission from their parent or legal guardian. |
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Alcohol Service Hours:
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On-Premise Establishments may sell and service alcohol Monday – Saturday from 8am to 1am. Sales on Sunday are permitted from noon until either 1am or 2am, depending on which time is designated by the permit.
Off-Premise licensees and retail stores may sell alcohol Monday – Saturday from 8am to 10pm. Sales are prohibited on Sunday.
State stores may sell alcohol Monday – Saturday from 8am to 10pm. Sales are prohibited on Sunday.
Times may vary by location/region so local ordinances should always be consulted. Local ordinances may also prohibit sales of alcohol while the polls are open on election days. |
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Acceptable ID’s:
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· Drivers License (50 states and Canada) · State ID Card (50 states and Canada) · Passport issued by the United States · Passport issued by a foreign country · Military ID |
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BAC for Operation of a Motor Vehicle: |
.08 |
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Dram Shop Laws: |
Yes
A licensee and/or an employee can be held civilly liable for causing the state of intoxication by serving a minor or a visibly intoxicated person. |
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Confiscating False ID’s: |
Licensed retailers or municipal liquor stores are permitted to confiscate a person’s ID if they believe it to be false, believe it has been altered or believe it will be used to violate the law. The confiscated ID must be turned over to local law enforcement within 24 hours. |
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Alcohol Service Restrictions on Time and Quantity: |
Not specifically regulated by the state. However, licensees are prohibited from trying to encourage the sale of alcoholic beverages and consumption. No distinction is made between the terms “happy hour” and “drink specials.” Should a licensee wish to offer a drink promotion they should request approval from the state’s liquor authority. |
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Penalty for Serving and/or Selling Alcohol to a Minor: |
For the first offense: It is a Gross Misdemeanor that is punishable by a fine up to $1,000.00 and up to 50 days in jail.
For any additional offense: It is a Gross Misdemeanor that is punishable by a fine up to $2,500.00 and up to 90 days in jail. Community service may also be required.
If death or serious injury occurs as a result of the offense: It is a felony that is punishable by up to 10 years in jail and/or a fine up to $5,000.00. |
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Program State Approval Status: |
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State Certification Fees: |
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Required Training: |
Training for employees is voluntary. |
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Re-certification Requirement: |
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Mitigation Benefit: |
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Minnesota’s Governing Liquor Authority:
Minnesota’s Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division requires:
The following are the general service hours for alcoholic beverages in the state of Minnesota (local ordinances should always be consulted):
Under Minnesota law:
· Acceptable forms of identification include:
· Licensed retailers or municipal liquor stores are permitted to confiscate a person’s ID if they believe it to be false, believe it has been altered or believe it will be used to violate the law. The confiscated ID must be turned over to local law enforcement within 24 hours.
Under Minnesota law:
Dram Shop Liability:
ADDENDUM: MINNESOTA’S DRAM SHOP LAW
340A.801 Civil actions.
Subdivision 1. Right of action. A spouse, child, parent, guardian, employer, or other person injured in person, property, or means of support, or who incurs other pecuniary loss by an intoxicated person or by the intoxication of another person, has a right of action in the person’s own name for all damages sustained against a person who caused the intoxication of that person by illegally selling alcoholic beverages. All damages recovered by a minor under this section must be paid either to the minor or to the minor’s parent, guardian, or next friend as the court directs.
Subdivision 2. Actions. All suits for damages under this section must be by civil action in a court of this state having jurisdiction.
Subdivision 3. Comparative negligence. Actions under this section are governed by section 604.01.
Subdivision 3a. Defense. The defense described in section 340A.503, subdivision 6, applies to actions under this section.
Subdivision 4. Subrogation claims denied. There shall be no recovery by any insurance company against any liquor vendor under subrogation clauses of the uninsured, underinsured, collision, or other first party coverages of a motor vehicle insurance policy as a result of payments made by the company to persons who have claims that arise in whole or part under this section. The provisions of section 65B.53, subdivision 3, do not apply to actions under this section.
Subdivision 5. Repealed, 1987 c 152 art 2 s 5
Subdivision 6. Common law claims. Nothing in this chapter precludes common law tort claims against any person 21 years old or older who knowingly provides or furnishes alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21 years.
HIST: 1985 c 305 art 10 s 1; 1985 c 309 s 12; 1Sp1985 c 16 art 2 s 3 subd 1; 1987 c 152 art 1 s 1; art 2 s 3; 1989 c 301 s 15; 1990 c
555 s 10