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HF3114 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Cities authorized to issue on-sale intoxicating liquor license to cigar bars.

Related bill: SF3307

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The Minnesota Cigar Bar Act is intended to allow cities within Minnesota to issue on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses specifically to cigar bars. This expands the categories of establishments that are eligible to hold such licenses, facilitating the ability of cigar bars to serve alcoholic beverages.

Main Provisions

  • Amendment to Statutes: The bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 340A.404, subdivision 1, which outlines which types of establishments may be granted on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses by a city. It adds cigar bars to this list.
  • Existing Eligible Establishments: Currently authorized entities include hotels, restaurants, bowling centers, sports facilities, and exclusive liquor stores, among others.
  • City Authority: Cities now have the authority to issue on-sale licenses to cigar bars and other tobacco shops categorized under section 144.4167, subdivision 4.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Inclusion of Cigar Bars: The significant change introduced by this bill is the inclusion of cigar bars and other similar tobacco-related establishments in the list of businesses eligible for obtaining on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses.

Relevant Terms

cigar bar, intoxicating liquor license, city authority, Minnesota Cigar Bar Act, Minnesota Statutes 2024.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCommerce Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Included cigar bars as eligible for a liquor license."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill modifies the types of establishments eligible for an onsale intoxicating liquor license under section 340A.404 subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarified existing establishments where such licenses can be issued, such as sports facilities and convention centers."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "340A.404",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Referenced in context of wine tasting events hosted by clubs allowing public participation based on amendments to section 340A.404.",
      "modified": [
        "Allows public participation in a wine tasting conducted at a club."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "340A.419",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

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