HF1668

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to modify the requirements for liquor licenses issued specifically to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota. The adjustments aim to facilitate the sale of alcoholic beverages during events at specified university and state-owned facilities.

Main Provisions

• Liquor Licenses for University Events: The bill grants the ability to issue on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota. This includes events held at Northrop Auditorium, the university's intercollegiate football stadium, and other designated locations within the university's boundaries.
• Event Locations: Up to seven additional sites, aside from the football stadium and Northrop Auditorium, may be included in the license applications, as long as these locations are within the University of Minnesota.
• Sales at TCF Huntington Bank Stadium: The bill requires an on-sale intoxicating liquor license specifically for TCF Huntington Bank Stadium, ensuring alcohol sales are available to the general public during intercollegiate football games, up until halftime.
• Sales Compliance: All sales conducted under these licenses must comply with existing statutory requirements, particularly section 340A.909.

Significant Changes

The bill introduces flexibility for serving alcohol in non-contiguous spaces, providing that these areas are specified in the license applications. It delegates significant discretion to the Board of Regents for implementing these provisions.

Relevant Terms

• Liquor licenses
• University of Minnesota
• Board of Regents
• On-sale intoxicating liquor
• TCF Huntington Bank Stadium
• Intercollegiate football games
• Alcohol sales compliance