Seasonal liquor licenses for resorts authorized.
This bill allows county boards in Minnesota to issue seasonal liquor licenses to resorts in unorganized or unincorporated areas, enabling them to sell alcohol for up to nine months at a time. It also permits annual on-sale licenses for bowling centers, restaurants, clubs, hotels, and resorts in these areas, provided the county commissioner approves. Additionally, the bill authorizes annual malt liquor licenses for resorts to serve guests and their visitors on all days of the week, regardless of existing laws or local ordinances. The changes directly affect county boards, resort operators, and alcohol licensing authorities in rural Minnesota regions.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 5, 2026
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Matt Bliss
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