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least 50 percent of the gross sales of the establishment must be attributable to the service of meals. Where the seating capacity is 175 or more, at least 25 percent of the gross sales of the estab- lishment must be attributable to the service of meals. (3) On-Sale Wine Licenses. "On-sale" Wine licenses shall be issued only to restaurants meeting the qualification of Minnesota Statutes, Section 340.11, Subdivision 20, and shall permit only the sale of wine not exceeding 14 percent alcohol by volume, for consumption on the licensed premises only, in conjunction with the sale of food. To qualify for a license under this section, a restaurant must have appropriate facilities for seating at least 25 guests at a time, regularly serve meals at tables to the public for a charge, and employ an adequate staff. (4) Club License. Club licenses for the sale of intoxicating beverages to be consumed on the licensed premises may be issued to any non-profit organization, duly organized under the laws of the state for civic, fraternal, social, or business pur- poses, or for intellectual improvement or for the promotion of sports, which has been in existence for more than 15 years, and any congressionally chartered veterans organization which has been in existence for more that 10 years prior to January 1, 1969, which shall have more than 50 members, and which shall, for more than one year, have owned, hired, or leased a building or space in a building of such extent and character as may be suitable and adequa te for the reasonable and comfortable accom- moda tions of its members and whose affairs and management are conducted by a board of directors, executive committee, or other similar body chosen by the members of the club or its guest. (5) Special Licenses for Sunday Sales. A special license authorizing sales on Sunday in conjunction with the serving of food may be issued to any hotel, restaurant, or club which has an on-sale license. A special Sunday license is not needed for Sunday sales by wine license. (6) Off-Sale Intoxicating Liquor Licenses. "Off-sale" licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquor shall permit the licensee to sell intoxicating liquor in original packages for consumption off the premises only. Such licenses may be issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.