Subd. 1. Consumption. It is unlawful for any person to consume, or any licensee to permit consumption of, alcoholic beverages on licensed premises more than 20 minutes after the hour when a sale thereof can legally be made.
Subd. 2. Removal of Containers. It is unlawful for any on-sale licensee to permit any glass, bottle or other container, containing alcoholic beverages in any quantity, to remain upon any table, bar, stool or other place where customers are served, more than 20 minutes after the hour when a sale thereof can legally be made.
Subd. 3. Closing. It is unlawful for any person, other than an on-sale licensee or his or her bona fide employee actually engaged in the performance of his or her duties, to be on premises licensed under this chapter more than 30 minutes after the legal time for making licensed sales.
Subd. 4. Exception. Subd. 3. of this section shall not apply to licensees, employees of licensees and patrons on licensed premises for the sole purpose of preparing, serving or consuming food or beverages other than alcoholic beverages, or engaging in bowling, or serving bowlers on the premises.