This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 340A.404, to establish a food truck license for the sale of intoxicating liquor. It allows municipalities to issue temporary licenses to food trucks for on-sale liquor at community festivals, events, or private events where the food truck has a catering contract.

Key provisions of the bill include:

• Definition: A food truck is defined as a business licensed or permitted to prepare and sell food from a motorized vehicle or trailer within a municipality.
• License Conditions: The license must specify the conditions for dispensing and consuming liquor, and the applicant must have liability insurance as required by section 340A.409.
• Sales Permitted: The license allows liquor sales every day of the week at community festivals, events, or private events to the contracting individual and their guests.
• Municipal Oversight: The issuing municipality can impose fees and must enforce state and local liquor laws. The license has a specified duration (with limits on consecutive and annual days), and approval from the commissioner of public safety is required.
• Law Enforcement Notification: Before an event, the licensee must inform relevant law enforcement authorities:
  • The chief of police if the event is within a city.
  • The county sheriff if the event is outside city limits.

This bill intends to expand food truck business opportunities by allowing them to sell alcohol under regulated conditions at specific events.