Overview

This license is for the sale of 3.2 Percent Malt Liquor means malt liquor containing not less than one-half (½) of one (1) percent alcohol by volume nor more than 3.2 percent alcohol by weight in original packages in retail stores for consumption off or away from the premises where sold. 

No license may be issued for off-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor for any location which is within a radius of three hundred (300) feet as measured from property line to property line of any existing establishment with a license to sell off-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor.

The council may waive the three hundred (300) feet requirement above relating to distance if it makes findings that such a license is not inconsistent with the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the adjoining neighbors or community.

If you have questions, contact a DSI Project Facilitator at 651-266-8989, or email the DSI Message Center. 

Code Requirements

See Chapter 410 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code for information about off sale liquor licenses. 

Application Requirements for Off Sale Licenses

You must submit the following:

Inspections

  • Your application will be administratively reviewed by DSI Licensing, Zoning. This review may include onsite inspections(s) to verify compliance with applicable regulations. You will be informed of any required inspections including the name and telephone number of the inspector after the submission of a completed license application. The location must be in compliance with all applicable regulations and/or license conditions before any license may be issued.
  • This license application is subject to the Public Notification Administrative Process.

Fees

See Fee Table for current License fees

Expiration/Renewal

A Malt Off-Sale License will expire one year from date of issuance (or expire with Liquor Liability expiration date) and may be renewed annually.

Last Edited: October 30, 2024