SF 4341 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

City of Watertown social district license issuance authorization provision

This bill authorizes the city of Watertown to create and manage a social district where people can consume alcoholic beverages in public spaces. The city must first designate specific areas for the district and establish rules about when and where drinking is allowed, while also ensuring that any property owner who objects to the district is not included in it. Businesses holding on-sale liquor licenses can apply for a social district license that allows them to sell drinks in special containers for public consumption within the designated area. The bill requires clear signage, management plans, and rules about container types, sizes, and responsible drinking messages to be displayed on all containers. Additionally, the city must submit a report to state legislators within two years detailing how the district was established and how the community has responded.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 11, 2026 Last action Mar 11, 2026
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Mar 11, 2026
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Glenn Gruenhagen
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