HF3046

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to amend existing legislation to provide financial relief for certain types of food vendors by exempting special event food stands from the requirement to pay the statewide hospitality fee in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Exemption of Special Event Food Stands: The bill specifically seeks to amend the Minnesota Statutes to remove the obligation for special event food stands to pay the statewide hospitality fee, which is currently set at $40 annually.
• Applicability: The change applies only to special event food stands and does not impact other types of food and beverage service establishments, mobile food units, resorts, or lodging establishments, which will continue to be subject to this fee.

Significant Changes

• Amendment to Fee Requirements: Previously, all licensed food service entities, including special event food stands, were required to pay an annual statewide hospitality fee. This bill will eliminate the fee for special event food stands, potentially reducing operational costs for these vendors.
• Impact on Licensing Fees: While the hospitality fee for others remains due at the time of licensure or by July 1 for locally licensed entities, special event food stands will not need to include this fee when renewing their licenses.

Relevant Terms

• Hospitality fee
• Special event food stand
• Licensing fee
• Food service establishment
• Minnesota Statutes