1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to liquor; authorizing the issuance of malt liquor and wine licenses to 
1.3 	certain retailers currently licensed to sell 3.2 beer.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. EXISTING 3.2 PERCENT MALT LIQUOR LICENSES.
 1.6 	(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, by the effective date of this section, the 
1.7 	governing body of a city or county shall issue to a sporting venue owner that is currently 
1.8 	licensed under Minnesota Statutes, section 340A.403, subdivision 1, for the on-sale of 3.2 
1.9 	percent malt liquor, a license for the on-sale of malt liquor and a license for the on-sale of 
1.10 	wine.
1.11 	(b) All other provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 340A, not inconsistent with this 
1.12 	section, apply to the issuance of a license under this section.
1.13 	(c) For purposes of this section, a "sporting venue owner" means a person that owns and 
1.14 	operates a public or private arena, stadium, ballpark, grandstand, or other indoor or outdoor 
1.15 	venue that hosts athletic or sporting events.

1.16 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective ........