In addition to or as a supplement to the definitions contained in M.S. § 340A.101, as it may be amended from time to time, the following terms are defined for the purpose of this chapter.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE. Any beverage containing more than one-half of 1% alcohol by volume and includes the term LIQUOR as used in this chapter.
CLUB. An incorporated organization organized under the laws of the state for civic, fraternal, social, or business purposes, for intellectual improvement, or for the promotion of sports, or a congressionally chartered veterans' organization, which:
a. Has more than 30 members;
b. 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
c. 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.
DISTILLED SPIRITS. Ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, spirits of wine, whiskey, rum, brandy, gin, and other distilled spirits, including all dilutions and mixtures thereof, for nonindustrial use.
EXCLUSIVE LIQUOR STORE. An establishment used exclusively for the sale of those items authorized by state law (M.S. § 340A.412, Subd. 14).
INTOXICATING LIQUOR. Ethyl alcohol, distilled, fermented, spirituous, vinous, and malt beverages containing more than 3.2% of alcohol by weight.
MALT LIQUOR. Any beer, ale, or other beverage made from malt by fermentation and containing not less that one-half of 1% alcohol by volume.
MINOR. Any person under 21 years of age.
OFF-SALE. The sale of alcoholic beverages in original packages for consumption off the licensed premises only.
ON-SALE. The sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the licensed premises only.
PACKAGE. A sealed or corked container of alcoholic beverages.
RESTAURANT. An 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 for guests as prescribed by the appropriate license issuing authority.
3.2% MALT LIQUOR. Malt liquor containing not less than one-half of 1% alcohol by volume nor more than 3.2% alcohol by weight.
WINE. The product made from the normal alcoholic fermentation of grapes, including still wine, sparkling and carbonated wine, wine made from condensed grape must, wine made from other agricultural products than sound, ripe grapes, imitation wine, compounds sold as wine, vermouth, cider, perry and sake, in each instance containing not less than one-half of 1% nor more than 24% alcohol by volume for nonindustrial use. WINE does not include DISTILLED SPIRITS as defined by state statute.
(Ord. 441, passed 11-5-2007; Am. Ord. 554, passed 2-26-2018)