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LIQUOR 340A.414 655 (5) in statutory cities of 5,000 to 10.000 population, not more than six licenses: (6) in statutory cities of 2,500 to 5.000 population. not more than five licenses; (7) in statutory cities of 500 to 2,500 population, not more than four licenses: and (8) in statutory cities under 500 population, not more than three licenses. Subd. 2. Additional on —sale licenses permitted for cities in St. Louis county. For ci- ties in St. Louis county no on —sale liquor license may be issued in excess of the following limits, without the approval of the commissioner. (1) in cities of the third class, not more than 15 licenses: (2) in cities of the fourth class, not more than nine licenses: and (3) in statutory cities of 2.300 to 5,000 population, not more than six licenses. Subd. 3. Referendum for additional on —sale licenses. (a) The governing body of a city may issue on—sale intoxicating liquor licenses over the number permitted under subdivi- sion 1 when authorized by the voters of the city at a general or special election. (b) The governing body may direct that either of the following questions be placed on the ballot (1) "Shall the city council be allowed to issue 'on—sale' licenses for the sale of intoxicat- ing liquor at retail in excess of the number permitted by law?" Yes No (2) "Shall the city council be allowed to issue (a number to be determined by the govern- ing body) 'on —sale' licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquor at retail in excess of the num- ber now permitted by law ?" Yes No (c) If a majority of voters voting on the question in clause (1) vote yes. the governing body may issue an unlimited number of on —sale licenses. If amajority of voters voting on the question in clause (2) vote yes. die governing body may issue additional on—sale licenses in the number stated in the question. Subd. 1. Exclusions from license limits. On —sale intoxicating liquor licenses may be issued to the following entities by a city, in addition to the number authorized by this section: (1) clubs. or congressionally chartered veterans organizations: (2) restaurants located at a racetrack licensed under chapter 240: (3) establishments that are issued licenses to sell wine under section 340A.404, subdivi- sion 5: and (4) theaters that are issued licenses under section 340A.404, subdivision 2. Subd. 5. Off —sale licenses. No off —sale intoxicating liquor license may be issued in any city, except as provided in this section, in excess of the following limits: (1) in cities of the tint class, not more than one off —sale license for each 5,000 popula- tion: and (2) in all other cities the lunit shall be determined by the governing body of the city. Subd. 6. Area that has been annexed or consolidated. A license validly issued within the number prescribed in this section is not rendered invalid or illegal by reason of the consol- idation or annexation of territory to a city and may continue to remain in effect and be re- newed, except that the limitations as to ownership under section 340A.412, subdivision 2. History: 1985 c 305 an 6 s 13: 1987 c 152 an 1 s 1: 1990 c 554 s 13: 1991 c 249 s 16: 1996 c 418 s 9 340A.414 CONSUMPTION AND DISPLAY PERMITS. Subdivision 1. Permit required. No business establishment or club which does not hold an on —sale intoxicating liquor license may directly or indirectly allow the consumption and display of alcoholic beverages or knowingly serve any liquid for the purpose of mixing with intoxicating liquor without first having obtained a permit from.the commissioner. Subd. 2. Eligibility for permit- (a) The commissioner may issue a permit under this secron only to: Page 30