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HF 1765

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 02/27/2019 10:42am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
relating to local government; allowing cities and towns to require additional
licensing for hotels; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter
471.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [471.585] MUNICIPAL HOTEL LICENSING.
new text end

new text begin (a) A statutory or home rule charter city or a town may adopt an ordinance requiring
hotels operating within the boundaries of the city or town to have a valid license issued by
the city or town.
new text end

new text begin (b) An ordinance adopted under this section is limited to requiring compliance with state
and local laws as a condition of licensure. No other licensing conditions or requirements
are permitted.
new text end

new text begin (c) A city or town that has adopted an ordinance under this section may refuse to issue
a license, or may revoke an existing license, if the licensee fails to comply with the conditions
of the license.
new text end

new text begin (d) This section applies to a city or town under the jurisdiction of a community health
board. A city or town that is not under the jurisdiction of a community health board may
adopt a hotel licensing ordinance with any requirements otherwise permitted by law.
new text end