This bill amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes concerning liquor licensing, enabling municipalities to issue liquor licenses under specific conditions. It introduces provisions that allow nursing homes, boarding care homes, and assisted living facilities to serve intoxicating liquor without a license, provided they notify the commissioner and serve only to residents and their guests during designated events. The bill also clarifies trade practices for manufacturers and wholesalers, permitting lawful engagement with nonalcoholic products without them being used as inducements for alcohol sales.

Furthermore, the bill grants specific municipalities, including St. Paul, Minneapolis, Mankato, Rochester, and Bloomington, the authority to issue on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses for various venues, such as theaters and recreational facilities, despite existing local ordinances. It also modifies the requirements for liquor licenses issued to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota, allowing for greater flexibility in sales locations and conditions. Additional provisions allow cities like St. Louis Park, Springfield, Douglas County, Erhard, Marshall, and Brainerd to issue special liquor licenses for designated venues and events, contingent upon city council approval and compliance with state regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 340A.412
1st Engrossment: 340A.404, 340A.412, 340A.417
2nd Engrossment: 340A.308, 340A.404, 340A.412
1st Unofficial Engrossment: 340A.308, 340A.404, 340A.412
2nd Unofficial Engrossment: 340A.308, 340A.404, 340A.412