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This bill authorizes the city of Minneapolis to issue a special on-sale intoxicating liquor license for food halls, modifying existing state liquor regulations. Specifically, the bill allows a food hall licensee to serve alcohol and permit consumption throughout the entire food hall premises, including areas with multiple independent food vendors sharing common seating. The legislation initially limited this license to a specific location at 501 30th Avenue Southeast, but now expands to include an additional location at 800 LaSalle Avenue. This means that the anchor tenant of a food hall can obtain a liquor license that covers the entire food hall space, enabling patrons to purchase food from various vendors while also buying and consuming alcoholic beverages from the licensed vendor. The special license is an exception to standard Minnesota liquor laws and will become effective after approval by the city of Minneapolis and compliance with standard municipal procedures. By creating this specialized license, the bill provides more flexibility for food hall operators in Minneapolis to offer a more integrated dining and drinking experience.

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