1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to liquor; providing an exemption from Minnesota alcohol license 
1.3 	requirements for out-of-state small craft brewers in limited circumstances;
1.4 	proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 340A.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. [340A.3022] EXEMPTION; OUT-OF-STATE CRAFT BREWER.
1.7 	(a) No license or brand registration shall be required under this chapter for an 
1.8 	out-of-state brewer if:
1.9 	(1) total production of malt liquor by the brewer in the prior calendar year was 
1.10 	less than 5,000 barrels; and
1.11 	(2) the brewer's malt liquor is only to be sold at retail in this state on one day in any 
1.12 	calendar year in one city by a person who holds an appropriate retail license.
1.13 	(b) Malt liquor referenced in paragraph (a) need not be sold through a licensed 
1.14 	wholesaler or delivered to a wholesaler as required by section 340A.3021.