SF 2871 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Premium cigars sale from a moveable place of business in certain circumstances authorization provision

This bill amends Minnesota law to allow certain licensed tobacco distributors to sell premium cigars from mobile locations (like kiosks or vehicles) under specific conditions. It applies only to businesses holding a distributor license under Chapter 297F for at least five consecutive years, who must sell *only* premium cigars (not other tobacco products) and provide cultural demonstrations about cigar manufacturing. These businesses do not need a separate mobile license but must pay all applicable taxes and cannot sell any tobacco products beyond premium cigars. The change specifically targets authorized distributors, not general retailers, and maintains existing prohibitions on selling other tobacco products from mobile locations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 24, 2025 Last action Mar 24, 2025
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Mar 24, 2025
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Referred to Health and Human Services
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Mar 24, 2025
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John Hoffman
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