Bill > SF3391

This bill proposes to exempt special event food stands from paying the $40 annual statewide hospitality fee that is currently required for various food service establishments in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill removes the language "special event food stand" from the list of establishments required to pay this fee, which means that temporary food stands operating during special events would no longer need to submit this annual fee to the state commissioner. Currently, the fee applies to a wide range of food service businesses including boarding establishments, food and beverage services, seasonal food stands, mobile food units, food carts, resorts, hotels, motels, and lodging establishments. The bill would take effect the day after it is finally enacted, providing immediate relief for operators of special event food stands by reducing their annual compliance costs. This change could potentially make it easier and less expensive for temporary food vendors to participate in local events like festivals, fairs, and community gatherings.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3391&ssn=0&y=2025