This is in fact completely commercial-based. The AP wire copy on
really
struck out on the point (as did I for passing it along without reading the text of the
bill). The rep. has brought this up in the session b/c one of constituents was trying to
rent out some commercial space to a business that was interested in having a restaurant,
but also brewing tea in the basement. Apparently there is a Prohibition-era law against
basement brewing, likely to cut down on bootlegging, that is still in effect. Thus, her
constituents were being denied the legal right to rent it out as such.
I do wonder how brewpubs and breweries work into the equation.... Herkimer and Barley
John's have basement facilities. But I'm sure that's a whole other set of
laws that have been solidify and suck to deal with on a whole other scale.
Again, says the rep., no homebrewer connection to this bill. Feel free to continue brewing
in your basement (like you were going to stop anyway?).
Below is the text of the bill should you want to check it out:
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1. FW: [mnbrewers] March Mashness Flyer [1 Attachment]
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Hello everyone,
Attached is the flyer for the March Mashness competition in St. Cloud.
Please forward it to anyone not on this list.
Thanks
Erik Nelson
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