No brand of alcoholic beverage may be imported into or sold within Minnesota unless the brand label is approved by the commissioner and registered in the manner provided.
A licensed importer or wholesaler may, with the prior approval of the commissioner, import without registration reasonable amounts of alcoholic beverages to be used for sample purposes only.
Any alcoholic beverages whose brand label is not approved and registered shall be confiscated by the commissioner or a licensed peace officer.
Minn. R. agency 171, ch. 7515, BRAND LABELS AND ANALYSIS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, pt. 7515.0800
Statutory Authority: MS s 14.06; 299A.02; 340.507