The proposed bill, known as the Minnesota Cigar Bar Act, amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 340A.404, subdivision 1, to authorize cities to issue on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses specifically to cigar bars and other tobacco products shops. This addition is marked by the insertion of a new category (9) in the list of establishments eligible for such licenses. The bill also removes the previous provision that allowed resorts to be licensed under the same section, indicating a shift in focus towards cigar bars.

In addition to the new licensing provisions for cigar bars, the bill maintains existing allowances for various establishments, including hotels, restaurants, and theaters, to obtain on-sale liquor licenses. The effective date of the new law will be the day following its final enactment, ensuring that cities can begin issuing these licenses promptly after the bill's passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 340A.404