This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 340A.404, subdivision 1, to authorize cities to issue on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to licensed cosmetology salons. The new legal language specifies that cosmetology salons are added as eligible establishments for such licenses, alongside existing categories like hotels, restaurants, and sports facilities. The bill removes the previous provision that allowed for the issuance of licenses to exclusive liquor stores and resorts, thereby streamlining the list of establishments eligible for on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions that allow cities to issue on-sale liquor licenses to theaters and convention centers, regardless of local laws or ordinances, enabling these venues to sell alcohol during events. The effective date of this amendment is set for the day following its final enactment, allowing for prompt implementation of the new licensing opportunities for cosmetology salons and other specified establishments.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 340A.404