This bill allows the city of St. Louis Park to issue a special on-sale intoxicating liquor license for a food hall located in the West End area. The legislation permits a licensee serving as an anchor tenant to serve and allow consumption of alcoholic beverages both within their establishment and throughout the larger food hall, as long as the premises are specified in the license. This arrangement enables multiple independent food vendors to share a common seating area, where patrons can enjoy food from various vendors while consuming beverages sold by the licensed anchor tenant.
The bill includes specific legal provisions that override existing Minnesota statutes related to liquor licensing, specifically sections 340A.101, 340A.401, and 340A.410. Additionally, the bill stipulates that it will take effect only after receiving approval from the St. Louis Park City Council and complying with relevant state statutes.