This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 340A.404, to establish a food truck license for the sale of intoxicating liquor. The key provisions of the bill include:

• Temporary Liquor License for Food Trucks: Municipalities may issue a temporary license to food trucks, allowing them to sell alcoholic beverages during:

  • Community festivals or events.
  • Private events where the food truck has a catering contract.

• Definition of a Food Truck: A food truck is defined as a licensed or permitted business that prepares and sells food from a motorized vehicle or trailer within a municipality.

• Conditions and Requirements:

  • The license must specify how liquor is dispensed and consumed.
  • Licensees must have liability insurance as required by section 340A.409.
  • Sales are permitted on all days of the week during approved events.
  • Licensing fees and regulations will be determined by the issuing municipality.
  • Licenses are subject to limits on consecutive licensed days and total days per year (exact limits not specified in this draft).
  • Approval by the Commissioner of Public Safety is required before a license becomes valid.

• Notification Requirement:

  • Before any licensed event, the food truck must notify:
  • The police chief if the event is within city limits.
  • The county sheriff if the event is outside city limits.

This bill aims to provide greater flexibility for food trucks to serve alcohol at special events while ensuring proper regulation and oversight.