MN HF2784

Farm wineries may purchase and use bulk wine up to 10 percent of annual production, with bulk wine counted toward the 49 percent non-Minnesota product allowance and must be blended rather than directly bottled.

Farm winery licenses issued after March 1, 2012, must operate on agricultural land as defined in statute, with existing licenses exempt from this requirement.

University of Minnesota Board of Regents may issue on-sale liquor licenses at Northrop Auditorium, the intercollegiate football stadium (including Minnesota Vikings games), and up to seven other campus locations, with sales at TCF Bank Stadium available to the general public through halftime of football games.

Wine festival temporary licenses limited to one per qualified winery association per calendar year, with off-sale purchases limited to six bottles per customer and on-sale service limited to two glasses per customer.

New wine educator on-sale license created at $250 annually per educator plus $50 per employee, allowing wine tastings up to five ounces per hour for registered educational classes with required sommelier or wine education certification.

Exclusive liquor stores may sell clothing marked with store name or logo and may conduct wine or spirits classes with tastings.