Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 07/15/2025 10:44 a.m.
A bill for an act
relating to commerce; requiring places of entertainment to provide access to potable
water at events; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325F.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
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(b) "Entertainment" has the meaning given in section 325F.676, subdivision 1, paragraph
(c).
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(c) "Place of entertainment" has the meaning given in section 325F.676, subdivision 1,
paragraph (h).
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While entertainment is occurring, a place of
entertainment must provide attendees with access to potable water by:
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(1) providing bottled water at no cost to the attendees;
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(2) allowing attendees to bring bottled water into the place of entertainment; or
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(3) allowing attendees to bring an empty water bottle to the place of entertainment and
providing attendees with access to potable water to fill the bottle.
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