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HF2214 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Springfield; on-sale liquor license issuance authorized.

Related bill: SF2376

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allow the city of Springfield, Minnesota, to issue an on-sale intoxicating liquor license specifically for the Springfield Area Community Center. This bill overrides any conflicting state or local laws or regulations that might prevent such a license from being issued.

Main Provisions

  • The bill permits the city of Springfield to grant an on-sale license that includes intoxicating liquor, wine, and strong beer. It also allows for sales on Sundays.
  • The Springfield Area Community Center is specifically the location where this license can be used.
  • Despite this local flexibility, any applicable provisions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 340A that do not conflict with this bill will still apply.
  • The city of Springfield will be considered the official licensee for this facility, treating it similarly to a municipal liquor store under state law.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • This bill provides an exception to current Minnesota liquor laws that would otherwise restrict or prohibit the issuance of such a license.
  • It sets aside local ordinances or charter provisions that could contradict this new licensing provision specifically for the Springfield Area Community Center.

Relevant Terms

  • On-sale intoxicating liquor license
  • Springfield Area Community Center
  • Municipal liquor store
  • Minnesota Statutes Chapter 340A

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 11, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCommerce Finance and Policy

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Includes city-owned community centers within the scope of facilities governed by municipal liquor store regulations."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Does not remove any existing provisions but expands the applicability."
      ],
      "summary": "Section 340A.603 outlines the provisions applicable to municipal liquor stores, now applied to the Springfield Area Community Center under this bill.",
      "modified": [
        "Treats the community center as a municipal liquor store for regulatory purposes."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "340A.603"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Establishes licensing authority for the city as the licensee instead of a private entity."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No removal of any existing statute sections, only an expansion to include specific city-owned facilities."
      ],
      "summary": "Section 340A.604 addresses licensing and regulatory requirements for municipal liquor stores, now extended to the Springfield Area Community Center.",
      "modified": [
        "Amends the municipal license application to incorporate facilities like community centers."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "340A.604"
  }
]

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