1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to liquor; modifying sales provisions governing the State Fairgrounds;
1.3 	amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 37.21, subdivision 2.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 37.21, subdivision 2, is amended to read:
1.6 		Subd. 2.Exceptions. Notwithstanding subdivision 1, the State Agricultural 
1.7 	Society may authorize, under terms and conditions it chooses, the sale, possession, and 
1.8 	consumption of intoxicating liquors at special events taking place on the fairgrounds at 
1.9 	times other than during the annual fair including, but not limited to, family reunions, class 
1.10 	reunions, weddings, conventions, and similar events. This section does not authorize 
1.11 	the society to issue retail licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages. Notwithstanding 
1.12 	subdivision 1, the State Agricultural Society may also sell intoxicating malt liquors during 
1.13 	the annual fair or at other times of their choosing, provided that at least one Minnesota 
1.14 	brewed malt liquor is made available for sale at each allowed location within the grounds.