H.F. No. 2784 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article XIII permitting the legislature to authorize grocery stores, convenience stores, and other food retailers to sell wine and beer as prescribed by law.

• Submits the proposed amendment to voters at the 2020 general election with a ballot question asking whether the Minnesota Constitution should permit wine and beer sales in food retailers.

• Defines "food retailer" as a for-profit, not-for-profit, or cooperative self-service retail establishment selling groceries and household items directly to consumers, including supermarkets, corner stores, and convenience stores.

• Authorizes food retailers holding off-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to sell malt liquor and wine, and exempts food retailer licenses from standard municipal limits on the number of off-sale licenses.

• Prohibits local authorities from enacting ordinances that prevent persons under 21 years old from entering food retailers licensed for off-sale alcohol sales.