This legislative bill from Minnesota enables the cities of Anoka, Blaine, Shakopee, and Stillwater to issue what is called a “social district license” for alcohol. This would allow businesses with licenses to sell alcohol for onsite consumption to let their customers drink alcohol within designated public areas known as social districts. These areas will be clearly marked and managed by the city, specifying where and when alcohol can be consumed.

The bill outlines several requirements: 1. Only alcohol bought from licensed onsale premises can be consumed within the social district. 2. The beverages must be in containers that clearly identify the seller, display a unique mark of the social district, are not made of glass, carry a responsible drinking message, and hold no more than 16 fluid ounces. 3. Alcohol consumption is restricted to times and days established by the city and all containers must be disposed of or returned to the point of sale before leaving the social district.

The city also needs to maintain the area and ensure public health and safety. Two years after the first social district license is issued, the city must report on the effectiveness and community response to these districts, including any public safety issues and whether it is worthwhile to continue the initiative.