HF 3379

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/23/2016 01:02pm

A bill for an act
relating to stadiums; providing for a Major League Soccer stadium in St. Paul;
authorizing issuance of a liquor license.

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

Section 1. new text begin MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER STADIUM; 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 St. Paul may issue an on-sale intoxicating liquor license
to the operator of the Major League Soccer stadium located in the city of St. Paul or to
entities affiliated with it for operation of food and beverage concessions at the stadium.
The license may authorize sales both to persons attending any and all events, and sales in
a restaurant, bar, or banquet facility at the stadium. 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 stadium or on stadium 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 St. Paul City
Council and compliance with Minnesota Statutes, section 645.021.
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