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MN HF159

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jim Nash

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the commissioner of public safety and local licensing authorities from suspending or revoking on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses issued to restaurants based solely on violations of Executive Order 20-99, paragraph 7.c.iii, or subsequent COVID-19 closure orders.

  • Prohibits suspension or revocation of permits or cards issued under Minnesota Statutes section 340A.301, subdivision 7, if the action is solely due to violations of COVID-19 related executive orders closing public accommodations.

  • Applies retroactively to violations occurring after November 18, 2020.

  • Adds new section 340A.4155 to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 340A (liquor licensing).

Legislative Description

COVID-19; commissioner of public safety prohibited from suspending or revoking liquor licenses due to executive order violations.

Last Action

Author added Lucero

2/25/2021

Committee Referrals

Commerce Finance & Policy1/19/2021

Full Bill Text

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