Jordan candy store owner charged over liquor-filled candy

The owner of Minnesota's Largest Candy Store in Jordan, Scott County, is charged with a gross misdemeanor for selling alcoholic beverages without a license or permit. According to a criminal complaint, state agents bought brandy-filled and whiskey-flavored chocolates in an undercover visit on July 22. The owner says he believes state law allows the sales. His first court appearance is set for December 18. A charge is an allegation, not a finding of guilt.

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Why it matters

Minnesota shoppers and parents may see candies that contain alcohol on store shelves. The complaint says some boxes carry a warning that sales to people under the legal drinking age are unlawful. The case will test whether the store needed an alcohol license.

What to watch

The owner's first court appearance is set for December 18.

How each side sees it

Charges sayThe complaint says the store has no alcohol license and sold candies containing alcohol, after an anonymous tip to the state Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division.

The owner saysHe believes state law allows him to sell the candies, says he has documentation, and says officials should have talked to him before filing charges.

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