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HF1786 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Cities authorized to issue on-sale intoxicating liquor license to a licensed cosmetology salon.

Related bill: SF2344

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 340A.404, subdivision 1, to allow cities to issue on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to licensed cosmetology salons.

Key Provisions of the Bill:

  1. Expands Eligible Establishments:

    • Cities can already issue on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to hotels, restaurants, bowling centers, veteran organizations, sports facilities, exclusive liquor stores, and resorts.
    • This bill adds "cosmetology salons" (as defined under section 155A.29) to this list.

  2. Maintains Existing Licensing Provisions for Theaters, Convention Centers, and Baseball Parks:

    • Reiterates that theaters, convention centers, and baseball parks can also receive licenses with specific conditions.

Purpose & Impact:

  • Allows cosmetology salons to serve alcoholic beverages to customers during services, potentially enhancing the customer experience and business revenue.
  • Regulates alcohol service within these establishments under municipal jurisdiction, ensuring compliance with local liquor laws.

If passed, this bill would permit salons in Minnesota to apply for liquor licenses, creating a new category of liquor license holders in the state.

Bill text versions

Actions

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

Citations

 
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