Establishments with on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses authorized to prohibit the carry of firearms by off-duty peace officers.

HF 3283 allows bars and restaurants with on-sale liquor licenses to prohibit off-duty peace officers from carrying firearms inside their premises. The bill amends Minnesota law to permit these venues to post a specific sign (meeting size and placement requirements) or verbally request that off-duty officers not carry firearms, with failure to comply resulting in a petty misdemeanor. This applies only to off-duty officers, not active-duty police, and does not affect parking areas or private residences. The law also clarifies that venues cannot ban active peace officers or restrict firearm possession in parking areas.