For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
3.2% MALT LIQUOR. Malt liquor containing not less than 0.5% alcohol by volume nor more than 3.2% alcohol by weight.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. Any beverage containing more than 0.5% alcohol by volume.
CLUB. A corporation organized under the laws of the State of Minnesota for civic, fraternal, social, or business purposes, for intellectual improvement, or for the promotion of sports, or a congressionally chartered veterans organization which has more than 50 members, has owned or rented a building or space in a building for more than one year that is suitable and adequate for the accommodation of its members and is directed by a board of directors, executive committee, or other similar body chosen by the members at a meeting held for that purpose. No member, officer, agent or employee shall receive any profit from the distribution or sale of beverages to the members of the club, or their guests, beyond a reasonable salary or wages fixed and voted each year by the governing body.
EXCLUSIVE LIQUOR STORE. An establishment used exclusively for the sale of intoxicating liquor, whether on-sale, off-sale or a combination of on-sale and off-sale. The establishment may also incidentally sell ice, tobacco products, soft drinks or food for consumption on the premises.
HOTEL/MOTEL. An establishment where food and lodging are regularly furnished to transients and which has a resident proprietor or manager, a dining room with public facilities for seating not less than 30 guests at one time and at least 10 guest rooms.
INTOXICATING LIQUOR. Ethyl alcohol, distilled, fermented, spiritous, vinous and malt beverages containing more than 3.2% of alcohol by weight.
LICENSED PREMISES. The premises described in the approved license application consisting of an enclosed building or portion of an enclosed building and possessing a specific street address within the city.
RESTAURANT. An establishment where meals are regularly served at tables to the general public with seating facilities for not less than 30 guests at one time.
TAPROOM.
A brewer (licensed under M.S. § 340A.301) who sells for consumption malt liquor may produce on their premises. This license is exempt from maintaining minimum food service requirements.
WINE
. An intoxicating liquor containing no more than 14% of alcohol by volume and made by the fermentation of grapes, grape juice, other fruits or honey, and including compounds sold as wine, vermouth, cider, or saki.
(Ord. 121, passed 9-16-1992; Am. Ord. 63, 4th Series, passed 1-5-2015)