SF3676 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Marshall special liquor license authorization
Related bill: HF3382
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- Authorize the city of Marshall to issue an on-sale license for wine and malt liquor (intoxicating liquor) to Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) for on-campus use at specified university spaces and events.
Main Provisions
- Notwithstanding other laws, ordinances, or charter provisions to the contrary, Marshall may issue an onsale wine and malt liquor license to SMSU.
- The license may cover space that is “not compact and contiguous” as long as all space is within SMSU campus boundaries and is described in the licensed premises on the license application.
- Sales under this license are allowed on all days of the week to people attending events at the Schwan Regional Event Center and at the RecreationAthletic Facility.
- Sales are subject to the hours and days restrictions in Minnesota Statutes chapter 340A and any reasonable license conditions or restrictions set by the licensing authority.
- All other provisions of Minnesota Statutes chapter 340A apply to this license, as long as they are not inconsistent with this section.
Scope of Licensed Premises
- The license covers space within the SMSU campus that is included in the licensed premises description, even if the space is not physically contiguous with other licensed areas.
Interaction with Existing Law
- This provision creates a targeted exceptions to general alcohol licensing rules by allowing a university on-campus license, while still tying compliance to the standard 340A framework and local license conditions.
Notable Changes Highlight
- Creates a special on-sale license exception for a university on its own campus.
- Expands the potentially eligible license area to include non-contiguous spaces within the campus boundaries.
- Allows alcohol sales at university events to attendees at specific facilities, under standard 340A hours/days rules and any license conditions.
Relevant Terms
- onsale wine and malt liquor intoxicating liquor license
- Southwest Minnesota State University
- City of Marshall
- Schwan Regional Event Center
- RecreationAthletic Facility
- campus boundaries
- licensed premises
- not compact and contiguous
- Minnesota Statutes chapter 340A
- hours and days of sale
- license conditions
Relevant Terms - onsale wine and malt liquor intoxicating liquor license - Southwest Minnesota State University - City of Marshall - Schwan Regional Event Center - RecreationAthletic Facility - campus boundaries - licensed premises - not compact and contiguous - Minnesota Statutes chapter 340A - hours and days of sale - license conditions
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 19, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Commerce and Consumer Protection |
Citations
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"summary": "Authorizes the city of Marshall to issue an on-sale wine and malt liquor license to Southwest Minnesota State University for space within the university campus (including non-contiguous space within campus boundaries as described in the license) to serve attendees at events at the Schwan Regional Event Center and the Recreation-Athletic Facility, subject to hours and days of sale restrictions in Minnesota Statutes chapter 340A and any license conditions; all other provisions of 340A apply to this license. This section does not create or modify 340A provisions itself, but references them for compliance.",
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee