In addition to the definitions contained in M.S. § 340A.101, as it may be amended from time to time, for the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
LIQUOR. As used in this chapter, without modification by the words an “intoxicating” or a “3.2 percent malt” includes both intoxicating liquor and 3.2 percent mall liquor.
PREMISES OR LICENSED PREMISES. The compact and contiguous space specified in the license.
OUTDOOR AREA. Any area that is not bounded by the walls, doorways, and closeable windows covering 100% of the combined surface area of the vertical planes constituting the perimeter of the area. A wall does not include any retractable divider, garage door, or other physical barrier, whether temporary or permanent.
RESTAURANT. Establishment, other than a hotel, under the control of a single proprietor or manager, where meals are regularly prepared on the premises and served at tables to the general public and having a minimum seating capacity of 30 guests. A RESTAURANT must have a license from the Minnesota Commissioner of Health or the Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture.
(Ord. 172, passed 7-25-11; Am. Ord. 177, passed 4-23-12)