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HF1753 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Sale of premium cigar from a movable place of business permitted in certain circumstances.

Related bill: SF2871

AI Generated Summary

This bill, H.F. No. 1753, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives by Representative Nash, proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 461.21 regarding the sale of tobacco products from a movable place of business.

Key Provisions:

  1. General Prohibition on Movable Tobacco Sales:

    • The bill maintains the general ban on selling tobacco, tobacco-related devices, electronic delivery devices, and nicotine or lobelia delivery products from movable places of business (e.g., kiosks, vehicles, or other temporary retail structures).

  2. Exception for Premium Cigar Sales:

    • A person who has held a distributor license under chapter 297F for at least five consecutive years may sell premium cigars from a movable place of business.
    • They may also offer onsite demonstrations of premium cigar manufacturing and provide cultural education.

  3. Regulatory Requirements for Licensed Sellers:

    • They do not need a separate license under chapter 297F for the movable place of business.
    • They must pay all applicable taxes related to the movable business.
    • They may only sell premium cigars—no other tobacco products are allowed for sale in the movable location.

This bill effectively carves out a limited exception for premium cigars, allowing their sale and demonstration from a mobile business while maintaining restrictions on other tobacco products.

Bill text versions

Actions

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

Citations

 
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        "Allows movable businesses with a distributor license for at least five years to sell premium cigars and provide cigar manufacturing demonstrations."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Previous prohibition against selling tobacco from movable places of business in certain circumstances was removed."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill permits the sale of premium cigars from a movable place of business under section 461.21.",
      "modified": [
        "Refines the definition of movable places of business to include onsite cultural education."
      ]
    },
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  },
  {
    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This section defines electronic delivery devices and is referenced in the amended statute concerning tobacco sales.",
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  },
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    },
    "citation": "297F"
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]

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