This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes section 340A.404 to establish a food truck license for the onsale of intoxicating liquor at community festivals, events, and private catered events. The key provisions include:

• Temporary License: Municipalities may issue a temporary liquor license to food trucks for events.
• Definition of Food Truck: A business licensed to prepare and sell food from a motorized vehicle or trailer.
• Conditions for License:
  • Sales are allowed at a festival, event, or private catered event.
  • The license must specify how alcohol will be dispensed and consumed.
  • The licensee must have liability insurance as required by state law.
• Regulations:
  • Sales are authorized on all days of the week.
  • The license is subject to the conditions and fees set by the municipality.
  • There are limitations on the number of consecutive days and total days per year the license is valid.
  • Licenses must be approved by the commissioner of public safety before they are valid.
• Notification Requirement:
  • Licensee must notify local law enforcement before an event:
  • The city police chief if within city limits.
  • The county sheriff if outside city limits.

This bill aims to provide food trucks with a regulated way to legally sell alcoholic beverages at events, while ensuring oversight and compliance with existing liquor laws.