This bill amends various sections of Minnesota Statutes to authorize specific municipalities to issue liquor licenses under certain conditions. Notably, the city of St. Paul is granted the ability to issue on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to the Fitzgerald Theatre, Great American History Theater, Science Museum of Minnesota, and Union Depot, allowing sales on all days of the week. Additionally, the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota is permitted to hold licenses for multiple locations within the university, with provisions for non-contiguous spaces. The bill also includes provisions for the issuance of licenses in Minneapolis, Mankato, Rochester, Bloomington, Springfield, and Douglas County, each with specific conditions and effective dates contingent upon local council approvals.

Key modifications include the removal of restrictions on issuing licenses within certain areas, such as the campus of the College of Agriculture of the University of Minnesota, and the introduction of new provisions allowing for temporary licenses for food trucks in Douglas County. The bill emphasizes flexibility in licensing for various entertainment and recreational venues, ensuring that they can serve alcohol in compliance with local regulations. Each section of the bill specifies effective dates that require approval from respective city councils or county boards, ensuring local governance in the licensing process.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 340A.404, 340A.412