1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to liquor; allowing an on-sale liquor license for the Lowertown Regional 
1.3 	Ballpark.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. LOWERTOWN REGIONAL BALLPARK; ON-SALE LICENSE.
 1.6 	Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 340A.404, subdivision 1, or any other 
1.7 	law to the contrary, the city of Saint Paul may issue an on-sale intoxicating liquor license 
1.8 	to the St. Paul Saints Baseball Club, Inc., or such other entity affiliated with it that 
1.9 	may operate food and beverage concessions at the ballpark, in addition to the number 
1.10 	authorized by law. The license may authorize sales both to persons attending any and 
1.11 	all events, and sales in a restaurant, bar, or banquet facility at the ballpark. The license 
1.12 	authorizes sales on all days of the week. All provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 
1.13 	340A, not inconsistent with this section, apply to the license under this section. The 
1.14 	license may be issued for a space that is not compact and contiguous, provided that the 
1.15 	licensed premises may include only the space within the ballpark or on ballpark premises 
1.16 	or grounds, as described in the approved license application.

1.17 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective upon approval by the Saint Paul City 
1.18 	Council and compliance with Minnesota Statutes, section 645.021.