§ 31.76 — Confections Containing Alcohol
Plain-Language Summary
This section regulates confections (candy) that contain up to five percent alcohol. These products can only be sold by liquor stores or shops that mainly sell confections, and they cannot be sold to anyone under 21.
31.76 CONFECTIONS CONTAINING ALCOHOL.
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Subdivision 1.Definition.
“Confection containing alcohol” is a confection that contains or bears not more than five percent alcohol by volume where the alcohol is in a nonliquid form by reason of being mixed with other substances in the manufacture of the confection. “Confection containing alcohol” does not include liqueur-filled candy as defined in section 340A.101, subdivision 15b. §
Subd. 2.Regulations.
(a) A confection containing alcohol may not be sold to any person under the age of 21 years.
(b) Each confection containing alcohol must bear a label that contains (1) a conspicuous, readily legible statement that reads “This product may not be sold to anyone under age 21 years of age,” and (2) a conspicuous, readily legible statement to the effect that the product contains less than five percent alcohol by volume.
(c) A confection containing alcohol may be sold only by (1) an exclusive liquor store licensed under chapter 340A, or (2) a business establishment that derives more than 50 percent of its gross sales from the sale of confections.
History:
History: History:
1992 c 486 s 3