(A) Off-sale brew pub license authorized. Notwithstanding any provision of the city code to the contrary, the Council may issue an off-sale brew pub license for the off-sale of malt liquor produced by the brewer for consumption on the premises as a part of a restaurant establishment, subject to the requirements contained in M.S. § 340A.24, as it may be amended from time to time. The off-sale brew pub license authorizes the off-sale of malt liquor produced, and packaged, on the premises where the restaurant establishment has been granted an on-sale liquor license by the city. The Council may not issue a license under this section to a brew pub establishment where total retail on, or off, sale exceeds 3,500 barrels per year; provided, that off-sales may not total more than 750 barrels.
(B) Applicant. The applicant for a license under this section must be a brewer licensed under M.S. § 340A.301, subd. 6(d), as it may be amended from time to time.
(C) Terms and conditions. No license is valid until approved by the Commissioner of Public Safety. The amount of malt liquor sold off-sale may not exceed 750 barrels annually. Sale of alcoholic beverages pursuant to this subchapter is restricted by the times provided pursuant to M.S. § 340A.504, as it may be amended from time to time. The malt liquor shall be packaged pursuant to M.S. § 340A.285, as it may be amended from time to time, in 64-ounce containers commonly known as “growlers”. A brewer may, but is not required to, refill any container or bottle with malt liquor for off-sale consumption at the request of a customer. The container must be refilled on premises, and filled from the tap at the time of sale. A brewer must hold a liquor license. Every licensee under this subchapter is responsible for the acts, and omissions, of his or her employees, and the conditions within the premises. A license holder under this subchapter shall allow any peace officer, health officer, or properly designated officer, or employee of the city, to enter, inspect, and search the premises during business hours without a warrant. All other applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations shall be applicable to licenses issued pursuant to this section, and the licensees of such licenses unless inconsistent with the provisions of this subchapter.
(Ord. 49, third series, passed 1-19-2021)