Liquor - 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor

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Brooklyn Center requires the licensing of 3.2 percent malt liquor establishments as defined in Chapter 11 of its City Code. The license period is the calendar year January 1 through December 31.

On-Sale licenses shall be granted only to restaurants, clubs, or hotels where food is prepared and served for consumption on the premises or to the City of Brooklyn Center for City facilities and events.

Off-Sale licenses shall permit the sale of 3.2 percent malt liquor in its original package for consumption off the licensed premises only.

Hours and Days of Sale
No sale of 3.2 percent malt liquor may be made between 1:00 am and 8:00 am on the days of Monday through Saturday, nor between 1:00 am and 10:00 am on Sunday (Minnesota Statute 340A.504). Extended sales until 2:00 am are effective until July 1, 2018.

License Approval Process

Application and Forms

Application

Application Packet - 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor License

Forms (Required)

License Fees

Annual License Fees

License Type**	Fee*
On-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor License	$500
On-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor Brew Pub License	$500
Off-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor License	$100
Off-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor Brew Pub License	$200

*Payment must be made in cash, cashier's check, or certified check payable to City of Brooklyn Center.
**3.2% License fees for a new license are pro-rated on a monthly basis from the City Council approval date.

Additional Fees

Item	Fee*
Investigation Fee (Non-Refundable)	$500

*Checks made payable to City of Brooklyn Center

Liquor Liability Insurance

No retail license may be issued, maintained, or renewed unless the applicant demonstrates proof of financial responsibility with regard to civil liability or dram shop actions. The City must submit to the Commissioner of Public Safety the applicant's proof of financial responsibility.

Insurance requirements for liquor licenses serve two important functions:

They help to protect the public in that any damages or injuries that occur will be covered by insurance.
They help to protect the licensee from the cost of defending a lawsuit or paying a valid claim for injuries or damages.

Please review the liquor liability insurance certification requirements carefully to avoid delays in the processing of your liquor license.

Liquor Liability Insurance Information

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