The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 340A.26, subdivision 2, specifically regarding the production limits for wineries in relation to obtaining a brewer taproom license. The current law prohibits municipalities from issuing a brewer taproom license to brewers that produce more than 250,000 barrels of malt liquor annually. The amendment changes the production limit for wineries from 250,000 gallons to 250,000 barrels, aligning the production threshold for wineries with that of brewers.

This change aims to clarify the licensing requirements for both brewers and wineries, ensuring that both types of establishments are subject to the same production limits when applying for a brewer taproom license. By standardizing the measurement from gallons to barrels, the bill seeks to simplify the regulatory framework for the liquor industry in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 340A.26