This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, Section 461.21, to allow certain licensed tobacco distributors to sell premium cigars from a movable place of business under specific conditions.

Summary of the Bill:

• Current Law: The sale of tobacco products, tobacco-related devices, electronic delivery devices, and nicotine or lobelia delivery products from a movable place of business (such as kiosks, transportable structures, or vehicles) is generally prohibited.
• Proposed Amendment:
  • An exception is made for individuals who have held a distributor license under Chapter 297F for at least five consecutive years.
  • These authorized distributors may:
  • Sell premium cigars from a movable place of business.
  • Provide on-site demonstrations of premium cigar manufacturing.
  • Conduct cultural education related to premium cigars.
  • The distributor:
  • Does not need to obtain a separate license for the movable place of business.
  • Must pay all applicable taxes related to sales from the movable place of business.
  • Cannot sell any tobacco products other than premium cigars from the movable location.

The bill is designed to support cultural education and cigar manufacturing demonstrations while maintaining regulatory oversight over tobacco sales.