This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 340A.26, subdivision 2, specifically regarding the production limits for wineries holding a brewer taproom license. The current law prohibits municipalities from issuing a brewer taproom license to any brewer that produces more than 250,000 barrels of malt liquor annually or to a winery that produces more than 250,000 units of wine.

The proposed amendment increases the production limit for wineries from 250,000 to 750,000 units, allowing larger wineries to qualify for a brewer taproom license. This change aims to provide more opportunities for wineries to operate taprooms, potentially enhancing their business and contributing to the local economy.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 340A.26