SF4729 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
City of Erhard liquor license issuance authorization
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- Authorize the City of Erhard to issue an on-sale intoxicating liquor license to the Erhard Community Park, located at Pelican River Avenue, and apply state licensing standards to this arrangement.
Main Provisions
- Notwithstanding any other law, ordinance, or charter provision to the contrary, the City of Erhard may issue an on-sale intoxicating liquor license for the Erhard Community Park.
- The license would apply to the specified park facility and be governed by Minnesota Statutes chapter 340A to the extent not inconsistent with this section.
- The City of Erhard is the licensee for this activity.
- The license is subject to Minnesota Statutes sections 340A.603 and 340A.604 as if the Erhard Community Park were a municipal liquor store.
Changes to Existing Law
- Creates a special local liquor-license path for a park facility in the City of Erhard, overriding conflicting local provisions to enable this license.
- Incorporates the park facility into the existing state framework for liquor licenses by treating it like a municipal liquor store under 340A.603 and 340A.604.
Practical Effects and Oversight
- The city gains authority to regulate and oversee on-sale alcohol at the Erhard Community Park according to applicable state provisions, while also aligning with the special local license framework.
- This expands local control over licensing for a specific city facility, within the bounds of the referenced state statutes.
Relevant Terms - on-sale intoxicating liquor license - City of Erhard - Erhard Community Park - Pelican River Avenue - Minnesota Statutes chapter 340A - 340A.603 - 340A.604 - municipal liquor store - special liquor law - licensee - not inconsistent with this section
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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"analysis": {
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"summary": "This bill references Minnesota Statutes chapter 340A to govern the licensing framework for the special local liquor license authorized for Erhard; the chapter's provisions not inconsistent with this act apply to the license.",
"modified": [
"Applies the existing 340A licensing framework to the Erhard license, ensuring consistency with state law."
]
},
"citation": "340A",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This act relies on Minnesota Statutes section 340A.603 to apply to the Erhard license as if the facility were a municipal liquor store.",
"modified": [
"References 340A.603 as part of the applicable framework for the license."
]
},
"citation": "340A.603",
"subdivision": ""
},
{
"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This act relies on Minnesota Statutes section 340A.604 to apply to the Erhard license as if the facility were a municipal liquor store.",
"modified": [
"References 340A.604 as part of the applicable framework for the license."
]
},
"citation": "340A.604",
"subdivision": ""
}
]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee