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SF2376 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Springfield issuance of and on-sale liquor license authorization

Related bill: HF2214

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to grant the city of Springfield, Minnesota, the authority to issue certain types of liquor licenses specifically for the Springfield Area Community Center.

Main Provisions

  • The city of Springfield is authorized to issue an on-sale intoxicating liquor license, which allows the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises.
  • The license includes provisions for on-sale wine, strong beer, and even includes allowance for Sunday sales.
  • This license activates notwithstanding any other general laws, local ordinances, or charter provisions that might otherwise restrict such activity.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • This bill provides a special exception to current Minnesota liquor laws and local ordinances by treating the Springfield Area Community Center as if it were a municipal liquor store.
  • As a result, sections 340A.603 and 340A.604 of the Minnesota Statutes, which normally apply to municipal liquor stores, are applicable to this license. This designation allows the city to manage the license without being subject to typical restrictions.

Relevant Terms

liquor license, on-sale license, intoxicating liquor, strong beer, wine, Sunday sales, Springfield Area Community Center, municipal liquor store, Minnesota Statutes 340A.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill specifies that Minnesota Statute 340A.603 applies to the issuance of the liquor license to the City of Springfield.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies that the city facility will operate similarly to a municipal liquor store per the statute."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "340A.603"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill indicates compliance with existing requirements for municipal liquor stores as per Minnesota Statute 340A.604.",
      "modified": [
        "Ensures that the city-owned facility adheres to regulations applicable to municipal liquor stores."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "340A.604"
  }
]

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