MN HF1213

Cities that discontinue municipal liquor store operations are eligible for increased local government aid equal to the average net gain from three years of prior operation, with a minimum aid increase of $50,000.

Cities must adopt a resolution to discontinue operations and have up to three years to close the store, then report annual net gain or loss figures to the commissioner by January 15 following closure.

Cities that established municipal liquor stores before January 1, 2021, may continue operations only if they submit the question to voters at the 2022 general election and receive majority voter approval, with required written notice provided at least three months prior.

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

Provisions are effective for aids payable in calendar year 2022 and thereafter, except the voter referendum and moratorium provisions which take effect the day following final enactment.