Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota SF5252: Cigar bars operation authorization
Status: In committee, May 4, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to health; authorizing the operation of cigar bars; authorizing on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to cigar bars; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 144.4167, by adding a subdivision; 340A.404, subdivision 1.
From the introduced text, May 1, 2026:
A bill for an act relating to health; authorizing the operation of cigar bars; authorizing on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to cigar bars; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 144.4167, by adding a subdivision; 340A.404, subdivision 1. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.4167, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 4a.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Cigar bar.] new text end new text begin [ (2) that has an entrance door opening directly to the outside; (3) that cannot be entered at any time by persons younger than 21 years of age; (4) that derives at least ten percent of sales from cigars or the rental of on-site humidors; and (5) where the sale of other products, such as food and beverage items that do not require a food handler's license, is merely incidental.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) Signs must be posted on the premises explaining cigarettes, marijuana, and e-cigarettes are not permitted in the cigar bar. One percent of total gross revenue generated from cigar bars must be designated to youth smoking cessation programs.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (c) The cigar bar must be equipped with a ventilation system so that exhausted air is not recirculated to nonsmoking areas and smoke is not back-streamed into …
Sponsors
- Julia Coleman (R) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to Health and Human Services
- : Introduction and first reading
Common questions
- What is SF5252?
- SF5252 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Cigar bars operation authorization.
- What does SF5252 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to health; authorizing the operation of cigar bars; authorizing on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to cigar bars; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 144.4167, by adding a subdivision; 340A.404, subdivision 1.
- What is the status of SF5252?
- In committee as of May 4, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Health and Human Services (May 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF5252?
- Julia Coleman (R).
- Where is the official record for SF5252?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5252&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate
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