SF2376

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.