MN HF4152

Defines "food retailer" as a for-profit, not-for-profit, or cooperative self-service retail establishment selling groceries, produce, dairy, meats, and household items, including supermarkets, grocery stores, corner stores, and convenience stores.

Authorizes cities to issue off-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to food retailers (in addition to exclusive liquor stores and certain drugstores), with commissioner approval required for non-first-class cities.

Food retailers with off-sale licenses may sell malt liquor, wine, and Minnesota-distilled spirits meeting specified requirements.

Exempts food retailer off-sale licenses from the one-license-per-person limitation and population-based licensing caps that apply to other off-sale establishments.

Prohibits local authorities from enacting ordinances that prevent persons under age 21 from entering food retailers licensed for off-sale liquor sales.