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SF2871 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Premium cigars sale from a moveable place of business in certain circumstances authorization provision

Related bill: HF1753

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allow the sale of premium cigars from a movable place of business under certain conditions, effectively creating an exception to the current prohibition on selling tobacco products from such businesses.

Main Provisions

  • Movable Business Definition: A movable place of business includes any retail business without a permanent physical location, such as kiosks, transportable structures, or vehicles.
  • Exception for Premium Cigars: An entity with a distributor license for at least five consecutive years can sell premium cigars from a movable business.
  • Demonstrations and Education: These licensees can also perform on-site demonstrations of premium cigar manufacturing and provide cultural education related to cigars.
  • Licensing and Taxes: Licensees are not required to obtain a separate license for the movable business, but they must pay all applicable taxes related to their operations.
  • Restrictions: The sale of other tobacco products from a movable business is prohibited, focusing strictly on premium cigars.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill amends existing Minnesota statutes by creating a specific exception to the prohibition on selling tobacco products from movable businesses. Previously, these types of sales were not allowed, but this bill introduces a new allowance specifically for premium cigars.

Relevant Terms

  • Premium cigars
  • Movable place of business
  • Tobacco sales
  • Cultural education
  • Distributor license

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 24, 2025SenateActionIntroduction and first reading
March 24, 2025SenateActionReferred toHealth and Human Services

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This statute provides definitions related to the prohibition of selling tobacco, tobacco-related devices, electronic delivery devices, and nicotine or lobelia delivery products from a movable place of business.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "609.685"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This statute describes what constitutes nicotine or lobelia delivery products and restrictions regarding their sale.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "609.6855"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Chapter 297F relates to the taxation and licensing of distributors of tobacco products.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies conditions under which a distributor can sell premium cigars from a movable place of business without needing a separate license for the mobile unit."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "297F"
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

Sponsors