SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Today, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed legislation to allow takeout sales of beer and wine from bars and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Representative Robert Bierman (DFL-Apple Valley) voted to support the legislation. He released the following statement:
“As a small business owner myself, I feel the pain of shopkeepers every day. This measure we approved today will help in a small way to assist our restaurants during the pandemic. There’s more to be done, but it’s imperative to expedite the testing protocols, so we can have a safe and solid reopening without jeopardizing our progress.”
The legislation allows bars and restaurants with liquor licenses to sell up to 72 ounces – the equivalent of one six-pack – of beer, cider or hard seltzer and up to 750 milliliters of wine – the equivalent of one bottle – with food orders. The alcoholic beverages must be sold in their original, unopened containers.
The legislation can be found here. The legislation passed in the Minnesota Senate yesterday, and it is expected to be signed into law by Governor Walz.
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