HF2767 Summary

• Establishes a permanent Liquor Regulation Advisory Council with 12 voting members representing retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers to provide legislative recommendations on statewide liquor matters by February 1 annually.

• Expands direct shipment of wine to Minnesota residents from 2 cases to 12 cases per year, requires direct ship wineries to obtain licenses ($50 application and renewal fees), and mandates tax collection on wine shipments.

• Increases small brewer off-sale limits to allow breweries producing 7,500 barrels or less annually to sell up to 128 ounces per customer daily, with option to sell up to 1.125 liters in smaller containers at microdistilleries.

• Authorizes local licensing for resorts, expands temporary licenses for brewers and microdistilleries at social events, and allows extended alcohol service hours during FIFA World Cup competitions.

• Appropriates $250,000 for fiscal year 2023 to hire two additional enforcement staff and $568,000 to implement direct wine shipment provisions, plus $166,000 for revenue administration of tax provisions.