HF 4328 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Watertown allowed to issue a social district license.

This bill allows the city of Watertown to create a social district where people can consume alcoholic beverages purchased from nearby bars or restaurants. The city must first designate the district boundaries, set operating hours, and ensure that any property owner who objects to the district is excluded from it. Businesses within the district must use non-glass containers with specific labeling requirements, and patrons must dispose of drinks before leaving the area unless returning to the place of purchase. The city is also required to post clear signage, create a management plan for public safety, and submit a report to state lawmakers within two years of implementation.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Last action Mar 16, 2026
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Bobbie Harder
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