Subdivision 1. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given:
(1) "sensory testing firm" means a business that tests consumer reaction to physical aspects of products for a third-party client;
(2) "trained sensory assessors" means members of the public at least 21 years of age selected by sensory testing firms and trained for a minimum of one hour to test products;
(3) "sensory testing facility" means a facility specifically designed as a controlled environment for testing; and
(4) "department" means the Department of Public Safety.
Subd. 2. Allowed activities. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a sensory testing firm may possess and may purchase alcohol at retail or wholesale, and may allow consumption of that alcohol, by trained sensory assessors for testing purposes at their facility, provided that:
(1) the firm must comply with section 340A.409 and all other state laws that do not conflict with this section;
(2) firms choosing to serve alcohol must be licensed by the department, which may assess a fee sufficient to cover costs; and
(3) records of testing protocols must be retained by the firm for at least one year.
History: 2016 c 189 art 4 s 12
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