HF2290 Summary

• Increases temporary liquor license limits for municipalities from a maximum of 3 four-day licenses to allow more flexibility in issuance combinations, while maintaining the 12-day per year cap.

• Changes the population threshold for the 30-day temporary license restriction from 5,000 to 10,000 people, exempting smaller municipalities from the limitation.

• Moves Sunday off-sale liquor sales opening time from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and closing time from 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Authorizes the Metropolitan Airports Commission to set hours of sale at on-sale locations in Lindbergh and Humphrey Terminals between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., Monday through Sunday.

• Allows municipal liquor store financial loss calculations to exclude pension obligation costs when determining whether to hold a continuation vote, and grants special liquor licenses to Edina (France Avenue South location) and Roseville (Cedarholm Golf Course).