For the purpose of this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. These definitions are in addition to the definitions contained in M.S. § 340A.101, as it may be amended from time to time.
BAR/TAVERN. An on-sale “Exclusive Liquor Store,” not a restaurant, hotel, bowling center, club or dinner theater.
CITY. The City of North St. Paul.
COUNCIL. The City Council of North St. Paul.
EMPLOYEE. A person who is currently under the employment of the licensee and is at the time on
duty or scheduled to perform labor or services and who shall be paid for said labor and services.
EXCLUSIVE LIQUOR STORE. An establishment used exclusively for the sale of those items authorized in M.S. § 340A.412, Subd.14.
FISCAL YEAR. The 12-month period used for accounting and income tax purposes.
ISSUING AUTHORITY. The City of North St. Paul.
LICENSE. A license granted pursuant to this chapter.
LICENSED PREMISES. The area shown in the license application as the place where wine or liquor will be served or consumed, provided it is compact and contiguous.
LOBBY. A vestibule or entrance open to the general public that is physically separated and distinct from retail establishments that are accessible from the vestibule or entrance through doors.
MEAL. Entrees, appetizers and sandwiches offered from a printed restaurant menu.
MINOR. Any person who has not attained the age of 21.
PUBLIC CONCOURSE. A corridor or hallway open to the general public that is physically separate and distinct from the retail establishments or stores that are accessible from the corridor or hallway through doors.
RESTAURANT. An establishment where food, meals, or lunches are prepared or served for consumption on the premises and which is licensed by the county as a food establishment.
SALE, SELL, SERVE, SOLD. All barters, exchanges, gifts, sales, and other means used to obtain, dispose of, furnish or dispense any liquor or wine or any other beverage, directly or indirectly, as part of any transaction, in violation or evasion of the provisions of this chapter, but does not include sales by state licensed liquor wholesalers selling to licensed retailers.
SCHOOL. A building that is principally used as a place where 25 or more persons receive a full course of educational instruction. Any post-secondary or post-high school educational building, including any college or any vocational-technical college, shall not be deemed a school for purposes of this chapter.
WINE TASTING EVENT. An event of not more than four hours duration at which persons pay a fee or donation to participate, and are allowed to consume wine by the glass on the premises without paying a separate charge for each glass.
(Ord. 707, passed 6-21-2011; Am. Ord. 710, passed 11-15-2011; Am. Ord. 749, passed 1-19- 2016)