Bill > SF1865

This bill establishes a new temporary liquor licensing provision for food trucks in Minnesota, allowing municipalities to issue special licenses for the on-sale of intoxicating liquor at community festivals, events, or private catered events. A "food truck" is defined as a business licensed to prepare and sell food from a motorized vehicle or trailer within a municipality. The license requires the food truck to demonstrate liability insurance, specify conditions for liquor dispensing and consumption, and allows sales to event attendees or catering contract clients. The license will be subject to municipal terms and fees, and must be approved by the state's public safety commissioner. Additionally, the food truck must notify either the local police chief or county sheriff before the event, depending on the location. The bill limits the number of consecutive and total days the license can be used, though those specific numeric limits are not specified in the provided text. This legislation provides a new pathway for food trucks to legally sell alcoholic beverages at various events, creating more flexibility for mobile food businesses and event organizers.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1865&ssn=0&y=2025