Minnesota § 31.76 - CONFECTIONS CONTAINING ALCOHOL

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§ 31.76. CONFECTIONS CONTAINING ALCOHOL

Subdivision 1.Definition.

"Confection containing alcohol" is a confection that contains or bears not more than five percent alcohol by volume where the alcohol is in a nonliquid form by reason of being mixed with other substances in the manufacture of the confection. "Confection containing alcohol" does not include liqueur-filled candy as defined in section 340A.101, subdivision 15b.

Subd. 2.Regulations.

(a) A confection containing alcohol may not be sold to any person under the age of 21 years.

(b) Each confection containing alcohol must bear a label that contains (1) a conspicuous, readily legible statement that reads "This product may not be sold to anyone under age 21 years of age," and (2) a conspicuous, readily legible statement to the effect that the product contains less than five percent alcohol by volume.

(c) A confection containing alcohol may be sold only by (1) an exclusive liquor store licensed under chapter 340A, or (2) a business establishment that derives more than 50 percent of its gross sales from the sale of confections.

History:

1992 c 486 s 3

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes

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Section 31.76 ("CONFECTIONS CONTAINING ALCOHOL") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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