SF4716 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Brainerd authorization to issue an on-sale intoxicating liquor license
Related bill: HF4304
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
To allow the city of Brainerd to issue an on-sale intoxicating liquor license to the Northern Pacific Center for events held at the center.
Main Provisions
- The city of Brainerd, despite any conflicting laws, ordinances, or charter provisions, may issue an intoxicating liquor license to the Northern Pacific Center located at 1511 Northern Pacific Road.
- The license would let the center sell and serve intoxicating liquor to people attending events at the center, on all days of the week.
- The license may cover a space that is not compact and contiguous, as long as the premises are described in the approved license.
- All other provisions of Minnesota Statutes chapter 340A that are not inconsistent with this section still apply to the license.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Creates a special, local authorization for Brainerd to issue an on-sale liquor license to a specific venue (the Northern Pacific Center) for events.
- Allows the license to operate on all days of the week.
- Allows the licensed area to be non-contiguous (not a single, connected space) as long as the described premises are included in the license.
- Overrides conflicting provisions to the extent necessary for this license, while keeping core Chapter 340A rules in place where not inconsistent.
What It Seeks to Accomplish
- Enable the Northern Pacific Center to host events with alcohol service, potentially supporting larger or more flexible event programming in Brainerd.
Implementation Details to Note
- The license is tied to a specific venue and address.
- Other general liquor licensing rules under Minnesota law still apply to the license where not overridden by this section.
Relevant Terms - on-sale intoxicating liquor license - Special Liquor Law - City of Brainerd - Northern Pacific Center - 1511 Northern Pacific Road - not compact and contiguous - premises described in the approved license - Minnesota Statutes chapter 340A - notwithstanding any other law ordinance or charter provision to the contrary - all days of the week
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 23, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Commerce and Consumer Protection |
Citations
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"summary": "This bill references Minnesota Statutes chapter 340A regarding intoxicating liquor licenses, noting that all provisions of chapter 340A not inconsistent with the act apply to the license issued under this section for the City of Brainerd.",
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee