Minnesota Laws
Resources and Lists of Laws
League of Minnesota Cities Bill Tracker -- Use the search form to find out more about current legislation affecting Minnesota cities. You can search by bill category, title, house or senate file number, legislative sponsor, or the LMC staff member assigned to it. Attention: Non-MDH link
Mothers Against Drunk Driving has compiled a useful comparison of alcohol-related laws that do and do not exist in Minnesota. Attention: Non-MDH link
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has a new brochure titled “What’s the Big Deal? Underage Drinking in Minnesota.” The brochure includes a list of Minnesota State Laws regarding illegal alcohol use and sales, along with a description of the laws. Attention: Non-MDH link
Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Alcohol Enforcement Section -- Monitors alcohol, issues licenses, defines and approves regulatory
practices. This office provides technical and field assistance to
businesses and local units of government; initiates enforcement
actions, resolves and mediates complaints on liquor violations;
conducts formal hearings on violators; provides forums for discussion
and resolution of liquor issues as authorized by M.S. Chapter 340A.
Attention: Non-MDH link
Impaired Driving Penalties --To see a summary of penalties and sanctions for impaired driving look at the publication "Impaired Driving: Penalties and Driver License Sanctions" Attention: Non-MDH link
7515 Liquor Rules
7515 Liquor Rules online To request a copy of the 7515 Liquor Rules in book form, please contact the State of Minnesota Bookstore. Attention: Non-MDH link
One of the rules (7515.0770) of interest to communities pertains to alcohol advertising -- Minnesota law requires all alcohol advertising to be approved by the Commissioner of Public Safety before publication. This applies to newspaper, periodical, or other advertising media including radio and television broadcasting. Attention: Non-MDH link
340A Liquor Laws
340A Liquor Laws online To request a copy of the 340A Liquor Laws in book form, please contact the State of Minnesota Bookstore. Attention: Non-MDH link
Dram Shop Law
Minnesota’s dram shop statute -- Dram shop liability is a potentially powerful tool for changing the environment in which alcohol is sold. In addition, Responsible Beverage Server Training can help alcohol outlets comply with this law. Attention: Non-MDH link
Felony DWI Law
Beginning August 1, 2002, a driver can be charged with a felony if they are arrested for a fourth DWI within 10 years or were previously convicted of felony DWI. If convicted, an offender may be sentenced for three to seven years’ imprisonment and a fine of up to $14,000. To see a summary of penalties and sanctions for impaired driving look for the publication "Impaired Driving: Penalties and Driver License Sanctions" Attention: Non-MDH link
Keg Registration
Keg Registration Information from Minnesota Department of Public Safety -- All keg beer sold at licensed off sale retail establishments in Minnesota must bear an identification label or tag with a registration number. Retailers shall not sell keg beer on or after August 1, 2002 that does not bear the mandatory keg registration label or tag, and consumer purchase records and keg registration label or tag information must be maintained on the licensed premises for a minimum of 90 days. More info:
Keg Registration Bill
More information
on Beer Keg Registration from the University of Minnesota Alcohol Program Attention: Non-MDH links
Kevin’s Law
Increases criminal penalties on adult providers from a gross misdemeanor to a felony in certain cases. Text of Kevin’s Law (Brockway Bill) Attention: Non-MDH link
“Not a Drop” Underage Drinking Law
Minnesota statute section 169A.33 - States that “It is a crime for a person under the age of 21 years to drive, operate or be in physical control of a motor vehicle while consuming alcoholic beverages, or after having consumed alcoholic beverages while there is physical evidence of the consumption present in the person’s body.” Attention: Non-MDH link
Request “Not a Drop” campaign materials from the Minnesota Prevention Resource Center. Attention: Non-MDH link
Zero Adult Providers Law
Expands civil liability to include cases of adult provision of alcohol to youth. Allows injured parties the right to sue the adult provider to recover their damages.
Text of Zero Adult Providers Law Attention: Non-MDH link
