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This bill modifies Minnesota's alcohol service regulations to allow 17-year-olds to serve alcoholic beverages in establishments with on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses (such as restaurants, bars, and venues where alcohol is consumed on-site), while maintaining the existing prohibition on 17-year-olds selling alcohol in off-sale establishments (like liquor stores). Currently, the law prohibits anyone under 18 from serving or selling alcohol, but this bill would create an exception for on-site service by 17-year-old workers. The change would take effect immediately after the bill is enacted, potentially providing more employment opportunities for 17-year-olds in the hospitality and food service industries while still maintaining age restrictions for off-site alcohol sales. The bill specifically amends Minnesota Statutes section 340A.412, subdivision 10, to introduce this nuanced adjustment to existing alcohol service regulations.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1331&ssn=0&y=2025