This bill proposes significant changes to Minnesota's liquor licensing laws, including the introduction of local licenses and a new food truck license for selling intoxicating liquor at private events. It allows specific venues in St. Paul, such as the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Union Depot, to obtain on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses. Furthermore, the bill modifies existing requirements for liquor licenses issued to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota and permits individuals as young as 17 to serve alcoholic beverages in establishments with on-sale licenses.

Additionally, the bill enhances the flexibility of liquor sales by increasing the maximum amount of wine that can be shipped into Minnesota for personal use from two to four liters per case and removes certain restrictions on liquor licenses in designated areas, including the University of Minnesota's College of Agriculture campus. It also allows for the issuance of licenses for food halls in Minneapolis and St. Louis Park. Notably, the bill enables the city of Springfield to issue various on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses for the Springfield Area Community Center, overriding any conflicting local laws. The new licensing provisions will take effect upon approval by the Springfield City Council and compliance with existing statutes.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 340A.412
1st Engrossment: 340A.404, 340A.412, 340A.417