HF 1174

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/16/2011 10:04am

A bill for an act
relating to liquor; authorizing on-sale liquor license for private, nonprofit college
with certain conditions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 340A.404,
by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 340A.404, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Private college. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding any other law, local ordinance, or
charter provision, the governing body of a municipality may issue an on-sale intoxicating
liquor license to a private, nonprofit college located within the municipality, or to any
entity holding a caterer's permit and a contract with the private, nonprofit college for
catering on the premises of the private, nonprofit college, or for any portion of the
premises as described in the approved license application. The license authorized by this
subdivision may be issued for space that is not compact and contiguous, provided that
all such space is included in the description of the licensed premises on the approved
license application. The license authorizes sales on all days of the week to persons
attending events at the private, nonprofit college. All other provisions of this chapter not
inconsistent with this section apply to the license authorized under this section.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end