HF 1038

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 02/28/2013 11:41am

A bill for an act
relating to liquor; allowing an on-sale liquor license for the Lowertown Regional
Ballpark.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin LOWERTOWN REGIONAL BALLPARK; ON-SALE LICENSE.
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new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 340A.404, subdivision 1, or any other
law to the contrary, the city of Saint Paul may issue an on-sale intoxicating liquor license
to the St. Paul Saints Baseball Club, Inc., or such other entity affiliated with it that
may operate food and beverage concessions at the ballpark, in addition to the number
authorized by law. The license may authorize sales both to persons attending any and
all events, and sales in a restaurant, bar, or banquet facility at the ballpark. The license
authorizes sales on all days of the week. All provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter
340A, not inconsistent with this section, apply to the license under this section. The
license may be issued for a space that is not compact and contiguous, provided that the
licensed premises may include only the space within the ballpark or on ballpark premises
or grounds, as described in the approved license application.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective upon approval by the Saint Paul City
Council and compliance with Minnesota Statutes, section 645.021.
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