A club or charitable, religious or other nonprofit organization in existence for at least three years, or a political committee registered under Minnesota Statutes, Section 10A.14, may obtain a 3.2 Malt On Sale Temporary License to sell non-intoxicating malt liquor on the premises specified in the license, including playgrounds, school grounds, and school buildings. Such license shall be issued for a period not to exceed four consecutive days. No more than three (3) four-day, four (4) three-day, two (2) six-day, or 12 one-day temporary licenses, in any combination not to exceed 12 days per year. No outside service area shall be permitted unless safety barriers or other enclosures are provided. No outside service area shall be located on public property or upon any street, alley, or sidewalk. Must have permission from Parks Dept. to serve 3.2 Malt in City parks. No liquor consumption (i.e. malt-strong, wine, liquor, etc.) is allowed in City parks.
Code Requirements: See Chapter 409.25 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code for information about temporary on sale liquor licenses.
PLEASE NOTE: IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH THE STATE OF MN ALCOHOL GAMBLING AND ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SUBMITTAL DEADLINE, COMPLETED APPLICATIONS AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION LISTED BELOW MUST BE RECEIVED IN DSI AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT DATE.
Apply for a 3.2 Malt On-Sale Temporary License in PAULIE
Search application labeled, On-Sale Liquor Temporary. You will select 3.2 Malt On-Sale Temporary under Step 4 of your online application. If you are applying for both Wine and Malt (Beer), please select Wine/Malt Strong On Sale Temporary under Step 4 of your online application.
Your temporary license application will need the following information/required document(s):
- Proof of non-profit status in existence for a minimum of three years.
- A letter of consent allowing alcohol service from owner lawfully responsible for premise where alcohol will be served indicating the address/location for which license is requested (from Property Owner)
- A copy of permission from Parks Department, if applicable (for Park Events)
- A letter of intent for requesting the temporary license including the nature of the event, whether it is public or private, address of the event, date and hours during which liquor will be sold / served, and the proposed use and disbursement of profits from the sales.
- A Liquor Liability Certificate of Insurance including the corporate name, DBA, event address, policy number, and dates of liquor coverage.
- Our department must be listed as a Certificate Holder as follows: City of St. Paul, Department of Safety & Inspections, 375 Jackson Street, Suite 220, St. Paul, MN 55101.
- A completed MN Workers' Compensation Certificate
- A completed State of Minnesota Temporary On-Sale Application (AGED)
Inspections: This review may include on site inspections(s) to verify compliance with applicable regulations.
Fees: See Fee Table for current License fees.
Expiration/Renewal: A Malt-On Sale (Temporary) License is valid only during the date(s) of the specific event.
If you have questions, contact the DSI at 651-266-8989, or email the DSI Message Center.