MN SF4498

City of Anoka may issue social district licenses to on-sale licensees whose premises are contiguous with a designated district, authorizing consumption but not sales or service of alcoholic beverages in the district.

City must designate and describe the social district by ordinance before issuing licenses, including specific premises, hours, and days of operation, and cannot include areas where property owners object.

Social district must be clearly marked with signs displaying the local law enforcement agency contact information and statements that beverages must be consumed only within the district and disposed of before exiting unless reentering the licensed premises.

On-sale licensees must sell beverages in non-glass containers not exceeding 16 fluid ounces, clearly identifying the licensee and displaying a unique social district logo/mark, and must display "Drink Responsibly - Be 21." in at least 12-point font.

City must establish and post management and maintenance plans on its website and maintain the social district to protect public health and safety.