Establishes a pilot program to delegate authority for licensing and inspection of food, beverage, and lodging establishments to the city of Shakopee.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to establish a pilot program allowing the commissioner of health to delegate authority for licensing, inspection, and enforcement of food, beverage, and lodging establishments to the city of Shakopee. The pilot program must run for at least five years and requires the city to meet certain criteria, including employing qualified professionals and maintaining data systems compatible with state reporting requirements. Upon completion, the commissioner may authorize similar delegation to other cities meeting the criteria.

Establishes a pilot program to delegate authority for licensing and inspection of food, beverage, and lodging establishments to the city of Shakopee.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to establish a pilot program allowing the commissioner of health to delegate authority for licensing, inspection, and enforcement of food, beverage, and lodging establishments to the city of Shakopee. The pilot program must run for at least five years and requires the city to meet certain criteria, including employing qualified professionals and maintaining data systems compatible with state reporting requirements. Upon completion, the commissioner may authorize similar delegation to other cities meeting the criteria.