MN HF2770

Cities that discontinue operation of municipal liquor stores established before January 1, 2019, receive an increase in local government aid equal to the average net gain from the three years prior to closure, with a minimum aid increase of $50,000 regardless of profitability.

Cities that established municipal liquor stores before January 1, 2019, may continue operating them only if voters approve continuation at the 2020 general election by majority vote, with cities required to provide notice at least three months before the election.

Cities must report the annual net gain or loss (prior to interfund transfer) for the three years of operation before closure to the commissioner by January 15 of the year following closure.

New municipal liquor stores may not be established after the effective date of this section, implementing a moratorium on future municipal liquor store creation.

Aid increase provisions are effective for calendar year 2020 and thereafter; voter approval and moratorium provisions are effective the day following final enactment.