as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 02:11am
A bill for an act
relating to liquor; authorizing an on-sale license for intoxicating liquor; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 340A.404, subdivision 4a.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 340A.404, subdivision 4a, is amended to
read:
Notwithstanding any
other law, local ordinance, or charter provision, the commissioner may issue on-sale
intoxicating liquor licenses:
(1) to the state agency administratively responsible for, or to an entity holding a
concession or facility management contract with such agency for beverage sales at, the
premises of any Giants Ridge Recreation Area building or recreational improvement area
owned by the state in the town of White, St. Louis County;
(2) to the state agency administratively responsible for, or to an entity holding a
concession or facility management contract with such agency for beverage sales at, the
premises of any Ironworld Discovery Center building or facility owned by the state at
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(3) to the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota for events at Northrop
Auditorium, the intercollegiate football stadium, or at no more than seven other locations
within the boundaries of the University of Minnesota, provided that the Board of Regents
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(4) to the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center Authority for beverage sales
on the premises of the DECC Arena during intercollegiate hockey games.
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The commissioner shall charge a fee for licenses issued under this subdivision in an
amount comparable to the fee for comparable licenses issued in surrounding cities.
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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