Cigar bars can legally operate in Minnesota, selling cigars and alcohol to adults, with specific regulations.

The bill allows cigar bars to operate in Minnesota, where adults can smoke cigars alongside alcohol. These establishments must meet criteria, such as deriving at least 10% of sales from cigars or humidors and posting signs prohibiting other tobacco products. One percent of revenue must go to youth smoking cessation programs. Cigar bars must also have a ventilation system to prevent smoke from entering nonsmoking areas. Additionally, the bill permits cities to issue on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to cigar bars. Keywords: cigar bars, alcohol sales, youth smoking cessation.

Cigar bars can legally operate in Minnesota, selling cigars and alcohol to adults, with specific regulations.

The bill allows cigar bars to operate in Minnesota, where adults can smoke cigars alongside alcohol. These establishments must meet criteria, such as deriving at least 10% of sales from cigars or humidors and posting signs prohibiting other tobacco products. One percent of revenue must go to youth smoking cessation programs. Cigar bars must also have a ventilation system to prevent smoke from entering nonsmoking areas. Additionally, the bill permits cities to issue on-sale intoxicating liquor licenses to cigar bars. Keywords: cigar bars, alcohol sales, youth smoking cessation.