HF2055

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to update Minnesota's existing liquor licensing laws to permit the city of St. Paul to issue on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to specific venues, allowing these locations to sell alcohol.

Main Provisions

• The Bill allows the Science Museum of Minnesota, located at 120 West Kellogg Boulevard, to obtain an on-sale intoxicating liquor license. This means they can sell alcohol every day of the week.
• The Union Depot at 214 Fourth Street East, St. Paul, is also authorized to receive an on-sale intoxicating liquor license. Like the Science Museum, this venue can sell alcohol throughout the entire week.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The amendment specifically gives the city of St. Paul the authority to issue these liquor licenses regardless of any pre-existing laws, local ordinances, or charter provisions that might otherwise limit such sales due to zoning regulations or proximity to schools or churches.

Relevant Terms

• On-sale intoxicating liquor license
• Science Museum of Minnesota
• Union Depot
• City of St. Paul
• Liquor licensing
• Zoning regulations
• Charter provisions