HF4304 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Brainerd authorized to issue an on-sale intoxicating liquor license to an event center.
Related bill: SF4716
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
Purpose of this provision is to allow the City of Brainerd to issue a special on-sale intoxicating liquor license to the Northern Pacific Center, enabling alcohol sales for events held there.
Main Provisions
- The City of Brainerd may issue an intoxicating liquor license to the Northern Pacific Center, located at 1511 Northern Pacific Road.
- The license would permit sales of intoxicating liquor on all days of the week, specifically to people attending events at the center.
- The licensed premises may include a space that is not compact and contiguous, as long as the areas are described in the approved license.
- All other applicable rules in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 340A that do not conflict with this section still apply to the license issued under this section.
Changes to Existing Law
- Establishes a special, local license mechanism (special liquor law) specific to the City of Brainerd for a particular venue (Northern Pacific Center).
- Alters typical day-of-week restrictions by allowing on-sale alcohol sales every day of the week for events at the center.
- Allows non-contiguous licensed spaces, broadening what can be covered under the license compared to traditional contiguous premises requirements.
- Keeps standard statewide alcohol laws in effect where they do not conflict with this local provision.
Additional Details
- The license is tied to events at the Northern Pacific Center and describes premises in the approved license document.
- The provision references the standard regulatory framework (Minnesota Statutes chapter 340A) for consistency, except where it expressly diverges.
Effective Date
- The provided text does not specify an effective date or transition timeline.
Note
- This is a local, special-authority provision targeted to a specific venue in Brainerd, not a broad statewide change.
Relevant Terms - special liquor law - intoxicating liquor license - on-sale / on-sale intoxicating liquor license - City of Brainerd - Northern Pacific Center - 1511 Northern Pacific Road - events - premises not compact and contiguous - approved license - Minnesota Statutes chapter 340A - not inconsistent with this section - notwithstanding - all days of the week - license provisions
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Past committee meetings
- Commerce Finance and Policy on: March 17, 2026 08:15
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Commerce Finance and Policy |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee