For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE. Any beverage containing more than .5% alcohol by volume.
BREWPUB. A restaurant establishment holding an on-sale intoxicating liquor license in which malt liquor is brewed or manufactured solely for sale and consumption on tap on the licensed premises that shall be owned by the brewer or for off-sale from the licensed premises as permitted herein.
BREWER TAPROOM. An area on the premises of a brewery or on premises adjacent to a brewery owned by the brewer in which the brewer sells or otherwise provides exclusively malt liquor produced by the brewer for consumption within the BREWER TAPROOM.
CLASS I RESTAURANT. Traditional and casual restaurant only, as defined in § 155.003. (Ord. 654, passed 12-10-98) CLUB and BONA FIDE CLUB. As defined in M.S. Chapter 340A, as amended.
COCKTAIL ROOM. An area on the premises of a microdistillery or on premises adjacent to a microdistillery owned by the distiller in which the distiller sells or otherwise provides exclusively distilled spirits produced by the distiller for consumption within the COCKTAIL ROOM.
DISTILLED SPIRTS. Ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, spirits of wine, whiskey, rum, brandy, gin, and other distilled spirits, including all dilutions and mixtures thereof, for nonindustrial use.
HOTEL and MOTEL. An establishment where, in consideration of payment therefor, food and lodging are regularly furnished to transients and which has a resident proprietor or manager; a dining room serving the general public at tables and having facilities for seating at least 30 guests at one time; and at least 50 guest rooms.
INTOXICATING LIQUOR. Ethyl alcohol, distilled, fermented, spirituous, vinous and malt beverages containing more than 3.2% of alcohol by weight.
MICRODISTILLERY. A distillery operated within the state producing premium, distilled spirits in total quantity not to exceed 40,000 proof gallons in a calendar year.
OPERATING OFFICER, MANAGER or AGENT. A natural person, who is a resident of the state, appointed in writing to take full responsibility for the conduct of the licensed premises and serve as agent for service of notices and other process relating to the license. The person must be of an age, character, reputation and other attributes to qualify individually as a licensee.
PROOF GALLON. One liquid gallon of distilled spirits that is 50% alcohol at 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
SALE and SELL. Include all barters and all manners or means of furnishing intoxicating and 3.2% malt liquors or wine in violation or evasion of law and also include the usual meaning of the terms.
THREE AND TWO-TENTHS PERCENT (3.2%) MALT LIQUOR. Malt liquor containing not less than 0.5% alcohol by volume nor more than 3.2% alcohol by weight.
WINE. A beverage made by normal alcoholic fermentation of grapes, grape juice, other fruits or honey or a beverage made from other agricultural products, imitation wine, compounds sold as wine, vermouth, cider, perry, and sake, containing not less than 0.5% nor more than 24% alcohol by volume for nonindustrial use.
(‘81 Code, § 3-31) (Ord. 458, passed 9-21-89; Am. Ord. 470, passed 12-28-89; Am. Ord. 624, passed 1-23-97; Am. Ord. 695, passed 6-14-00; Am. Ord. 999, passed 10-22-15)
