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SF 2181

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 03/08/2019 08:56am

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underscored = added, new language.

Current Version - as introduced

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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.

[471.585] MUNICIPAL HOTEL LICENSING.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.