(A) It is unlawful for any:
(1) Retail intoxicating liquor or non-intoxicating liquor licensee or bottle club permit holder under M.S. § 340A.414, as it may be amended from time to time, to permit any person under the age of 21 years to consume alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises; or
(2) Person under the age of 21 years to consume any alcoholic beverages unless in the household of the person’s parents or guardian and with the consent of the parent or guardian.
(B) It is unlawful for any person:
(1) To sell, barter, furnish or give alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age except that a parent or guardian of a person under the age of 21 years may give or furnish alcoholic beverages to that person solely for consumption in the household of the parent or guardian;
(2) Under the age of 21 years to purchase or attempt to purchase any alcoholic beverage; or
(3) To induce a person under the age of 21 years to purchase or procure any alcoholic beverage.
(C) It is unlawful for a person under the age of 21 years to possess any alcoholic beverage with the intent to consume it at a place other than the household of the person’s parent or guardian. Possession at a place other than the household of the parent or guardian is prima face evidence of intent to consume it at a place other than the household of the parent or guardian.
(D) It is unlawful for a person under the age of 21 years to enter an establishment licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages or any municipal liquor store for the purpose of purchasing or having served or delivered any alcoholic beverage. Provided, however, a person 18, 19 or 20 years old may enter an establishment licensed under this section to:
(1) Perform work for the establishment including the serving of alcoholic beverages;
(2) Consume meals; and
(3) Attend social functions that are held in a portion of the establishment where liquor is not sold.
(E) It is unlawful for a person under the age of 21 years to claim to be 21 years of age or older for the purpose of purchasing alcoholic beverages.
(F) Proof of age for purchasing or consuming alcoholic beverages may be established only by a valid driver’s license or a state identification card or in the case of a foreign national by a valid passport.
(Ord. 474, passed 6-23-2003) Penalty, see § 10.99