BEER REGULATIONS

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances tit. 14, ch. 368

in effect

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 368.10 Liquor on beer-licensed premises.

368.10. - Liquor on beer-licensed premises. (a) Every holder of any beer license shall prevent the consumption of liquor on the premises, and every licensee who shall knowingly permit liquor to be consumed on the premises shall have his or her license revoked, unless such licensee shall also be licensed to sell liquor pursuant to an "on sale" license issued by the city council for such premises. No person shall take or carry any liquor to or into any building or place, or consume any liquor in any building or place operated under a beer license granted by the city council, unless such licensee shall also be licensed to sell liquor pursuant to an "on sale" license issued by the city council. Provided, that this shall not prohibit possession by a manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor for the purpose of sale or deliveries of liquor by wholesalers to said premises while there is in full force and effect an "off sale" license to sell liquor upon said premises. (b) No licensee, agent, proprietor, manager or person in charge of any premises licensed to sell beer shall keep, store, have under his or her control, or permit any person to keep or store upon such premises, any liquor of any kind, unless the licensee shall hold an unrevoked "on sale" or "off sale" license to sell liquor pursuant to chapter 362 of this Code. The presence of liquor in or on the licensed premises, unless the licensee possesses an unrevoked license to sell liquor "on sale" or "off sale", shall be prima facie evidence that said liquor is being kept or stored on said premises in violation of the provisions of this chapter. (Code 1960, As Amend., §§ 854.020, 854.190; Pet. No. 251179, § 46, 12-29-89)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 368.20 "Spiking" prohibited.

368.20. - "Spiking" prohibited. No holder of any beer license shall mix or sell for the purpose of mixing, any beer, or suffer or permit upon the premises any mixing or spiking of beer, soft drinks, or any other liquor or beverage by adding to or with the same any alcohol or other intoxicating liquor. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 854.030)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 368.30 Free food or drink prohibited.

368.30. - Free food or drink prohibited. No holder of any "on sale" license shall furnish free any food or drink at the licensed premises. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 854.040)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 368.40 Drinking on highways.

368.40. - Drinking on highways. No beer shall be sold or served for consumption, or consumed, upon any public highway or in any vehicle upon any public highway. No person shall transport or convey beer in any vehicle except in the original package with cap or seal unbroken. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 854.060)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 368.50 Club sales to nonmembers.

368.50. - Club sales to nonmembers. No club shall sell any beer to any person not a member thereof. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 854.070)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 368.60 Hours generally.

368.60. - Hours generally. No "off-sale" beer licensee shall sell or serve, or permit to be served, sold or consumed on the premises named in the license any beer on any Sunday between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon; no "on-sale" beer licensee shall sell or serve, or permit to be served, sold or consumed on the premises named in the license any beer on any Sunday between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.; nor any other day between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 854.080; 84-Or-058, § 1, 4-13-84; 90-Or-041, § 1, 1-26-90; 2003-Or-085, § 1, 6-20-03; 2005-Or-079, § 1, 9-23-05; 2009-Or-116, § 1, 10-30-09)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 368.65 2:00 a.m. sales permit.

368.65. - 2:00 a.m. sales permit. (a) An establishment that has obtained a permit from the commissioner of public safety under Minnesota Statute Section 340A.504 subd. 7 may sell or serve beer until 2:00 a.m. (b) An establishment that has obtained a permit from the commissioner of public safety under Minnesota Statute Section 340A.504 subd. 7 must be closed and kept closed to the public between the hours of 2:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. (c) During said hours, beverage alcohol must be removed from all public areas of the establishment including tables and bar areas. (2009-Or-116, § 2, 10-30-09)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 368.70 Premises without special license to close certain hours.

368.70. - Premises without special license to close certain hours. Every room, place or premises wherein beer is permitted to be or is sold, including the café, restaurant or dining room operated in connection therewith or as a part thereof, and in which such beer is sold or served by the licensee thereof pursuant to an "on sale" or "off sale" license, shall be closed and kept closed to the public between the hours of 1:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless the licensee is the holder of a permit from the commissioner of public safety under Minnesota Statute Section 340A.504 subd. 7 and must be closed and kept closed to the public between the hours of 2:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., or a special late hours license provided for in sections 360.70, 360.75, and 360.80. During said hours, if the licensee is not the holder of a special late hours license, no person or persons shall be allowed to be or remain upon or within such room, place or premises for any purpose whatever, except that the owner or licensee, his or her agents, servants or employees may remain therein for the purpose only of cleaning, preparation of meals, necessary repairs or other work therein and in connection therewith, or as guards. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 854.090; 90-Or-041, § 1, 1-26-90; 93-Or-193, § 1, 12-30-93; 2000-Or-073, § 1, 7-28-00; 2003-Or-085, § 2, 6-20-03; 2009-Or-116, § 3, 10-30-09)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 368.80 Equipment for cleaning utensils.

368.80. - Equipment for cleaning utensils. Every place where beer is sold shall be equipped with proper sinks or other equipment, and provided with running hot and cold water for sterilizing and rinsing cups, glasses, mugs or other utensils in which such beer is served, and the sink or other equipment for such sterilizing and rinsing shall be conveniently located to the spigots from which such beverages are drawn. In bars or fountains, such sinks or other equipment for sterilizing and rinsing shall be of the two-compartment type. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 854.160)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 368.90 Reserved.

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 368.100 Possession of federal liquor stamp.

368.100. - Possession of federal liquor stamp. No person holding an "on sale" beer license, except persons also holding an "on sale" liquor license under Chapter 362, shall possess any federal license, stamp tax or revenue receipt evidencing payment to the federal government for a license or tax covering the sale of intoxicating liquor. Any holder of an "on sale" beer license who shall possess any federal license, stamp tax or revenue receipt shall be deemed to be engaged in the sale of liquor contrary to the provisions of this chapter, and his or her license shall be canceled and revoked. No renewal of license shall be granted such person. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 854.180; Pet. No. 251179, § 47, 12-29-89)

Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 368.110 Exceptions.

368.110. - Exceptions. The provisions of sections 368.100 and 368.10(b) shall not apply to persons holding a federal license for the sale of liquors for medicinal purposes only. The provisions of section 368.10(b) shall not apply to a bottle club having valid permits issued pursuant to Chapter 372 and Minn. Statute, Section 340A.414. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 854.200; Ord. of 5-10-74, § 1; Pet. No. 251179, § 48, 12-29-89)

Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT14LIBE_CH368BEREFetched: 11/2/2026