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 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, streamlining the list of eligible establishments.

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, allowing cities to begin issuing these licenses promptly.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 340A.404