MN HF2981

Expands caterer's permit eligibility to include "caterer of alcoholic beverages" in addition to restaurants holding on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses.

Requires permittees to notify the police chief (for events within city limits) or county sheriff (for events outside city limits) prior to any catered event.

Clarifies that caterer's permit ceases to be valid if the primary on-sale license becomes invalid for any reason.

Maintains $300 annual state fee for caterer's permit and applies all restrictions and regulations governing on-sale licenses to caterer's permit holders.

Adds clarifying language that the commissioner may issue a caterer's permit to a restaurant holding an on-sale intoxicating liquor license issued by a municipality.