MN SF430

Increases excise taxes on alcoholic beverages (distilled spirits, wine, beer, cider) effective July 1, 2013, with rates ranging from 8 cents to 24 cents per bottle for miniatures and proportional increases for larger containers to fund chemical dependency initiatives

Requires courts to order chemical use assessments and clinically justified treatment for persons convicted of driving while impaired, violent crimes, or arrested for DWI but convicted of related offenses, with assessments to meet Minnesota Rules parts 9530.6600 to 9530.6655 standards

Implements $25 chemical dependency assessment charges and $5 surcharges for repeat DWI offenders, with court authority to waive fees only for indigent persons or those facing undue hardship

Establishes a repeat DUI offender pilot program in up to three counties providing structured 12-month treatment and supervision as alternative to incarceration, with probation officers, treatment providers, and assessors working collaboratively

Appropriates funds (amounts to be determined) for grants to counties for chemical dependency treatment, care coordination, domestic violence prevention, court drug programs, judicial training, and public health prevention initiatives targeting underage drinking