Minneapolis license authorization for programs and events on Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board premises

A bill for an act

relating to liquor; authorizing a license in the city of Minneapolis for programs

and events on Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board premises; amending

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 340A.404, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 340A.404, is amended by adding a subdivision

to read:

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Subd. 2c.

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Special provision; Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board programs or

events.

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(a) Notwithstanding any other law, including section 340A.504, subdivision 3,

relating to seating requirements, local ordinance, or charter provision, the city of Minneapolis

may issue one or more on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to an entity holding a concessions

or catering contract with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for use on Minneapolis

Park and Recreation Board premises if an on-sale intoxicating liquor license has not already

been issued under subdivision 2, paragraph (p), for the sale and consumption of intoxicating

liquor during Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board programs or events only, and only

on the dates stated in the approved license application.

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(b) A license authorized under this subdivision may be issued for areas within

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board park property that are not compact and contiguous,

provided that all such areas are included in the description of the licensed premises on the

approved license application. Sales and consumption of intoxicating liquor are limited to

the areas described in the approved license application. A license is not required to be

associated with a permanent building or fixed location and may authorize service from a

mobile or temporary service unit within the licensed premises. The mobile or temporary

service unit must be available for inspection by the commissioner or peace officers, who

may inspect during reasonable hours.

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(c) The licensee shall notify the commissioner prior to any event in which a license is

applied for under this subdivision, on a form the commissioner prescribes. The city of

Minneapolis shall notify the commissioner within ten days of any cancellation, suspension,

or revocation of a license issued under this subdivision.

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(d) All other provisions of this chapter not inconsistent with this subdivision apply to

the license authorized under this subdivision.

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EFFECTIVE DATE.

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This section is effective upon approval by the Minneapolis City

Council and compliance with Minnesota Statutes, section 645.021.

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