SF 2972

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/06/2018 09:01am

A bill for an act
relating to transportation; modifying certain eligibility requirements for specific
service signs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 160.295, subdivision 5.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 160.295, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Rural agricultural business or tourist-oriented business.

(a) A rural
agricultural or tourist-oriented business serviced by a specific service sign must be open a
minimum of eight hours per day, six days per week, and 12 months per year. However,

(b) A seasonal business may qualify if it is serviced by a specific service sign must be
open eight hours per day and six days per week during the normal seasonal period.

(c) A farm winery serviced by a specific service sign must:

(1) be licensed under section 340A.315;

(2) be licensed by the Department of Health under section 157.16;

(3) provide continuous, staffed food service operation; and

(4) be open at least four hours per day and two days per week.

EFFECTIVE DATE.

This section is effective the day following final enactment.