§ 3-96. General eligibility requirements.

(a)

In addition to all other restrictions imposed by law or ordinance, no intoxicating liquor license shall be granted to, renewed, or held by any person:

(1)

Who is directly or indirectly interested in more than two (2) establishments in the city to which an intoxicating liquor license has been issued. No person shall own an interest in more than two (2) establishments or businesses for which an intoxicating liquor license has been granted.

State Law reference— Licenses issued in connection with premises of another, M.S. § 340A.412, subd. 5; limitations on issuance of licenses to one (1) person or place, M.S. § 340A.412, subd. 3.

(2)

Who, if a corporation, does not have a manager who is eligible pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

(3)

Who is the spouse of a person ineligible for a license pursuant to the provisions of this title or who, in the judgment of the council, is not the real party in interest or beneficial owner of the business operated, or to be operated, under the license.

(b)

Special club licenses shall be issued only to duly incorporated clubs.

(Code 1984, Title 5, §§ 650(2), 660(F)—(Z); Ord. No. 86-2, 4-14-86; Ord. No. 92-10, §§ 1, 2, 8-10-92)

State law reference

General eligibility requirements, M.S. §§ 340A.402, 340A.404.