178:20 On-Premises Beverage and Wine Licenses. – I. The commission may issue a license to any of the types of businesses specified in paragraph II of this section in any town which has voted to accept the provisions of RSA 663:5, I(b) and (c). The license issued shall entitle the licensee to serve beverages, […]
178:20-a On-Premises Cigar, Beverage, and Liquor Licenses. – I. The commission may issue a license to a person who operates a cigar bar as defined in this section and who holds a tobacco retailers license under RSA 178:19-a in any town which has voted to accept the provisions of RSA 663:5, I(b), (c), and […]
178:21 On-Premises Beverage and Liquor Licenses. – I. (a) The commission may issue a license to any of the types of businesses specified in paragraph II of this section in any town which has voted to accept the provisions of RSA 663:5, I(b), (c), and (d). The license shall entitle the licensee to serve […]
178:22 On-Premises Cocktail Lounge Licenses. – I. The commission may issue a license to the types of businesses listed in RSA 178:22, V in any town which has voted to accept the provisions of RSA 663:5, I(b), (c), and (d). The license issued shall entitle the licensee to serve beverages, or specialty beverages by […]
178:23 Seasonal and Multiple Year License. – I. The commission may issue seasonal retail licenses to persons who are otherwise eligible for an on-premises license under RSA 178:21 or RSA 178:22, an off-premises license under RSA 178:18, or a license under RSA 178:19 or RSA 178:20. Seasonal licenses shall be issued under the same […]
178:24 Authorization for Other Areas. – A business holding a license authorizing the consumption of alcoholic beverages on its licensed premise may petition the commission for permission to extend service for beverages and liquor to any clearly defined area under the control of the licensee. In addition, a licensee may expand into a shared […]
178:25 Transfer of Location. – A holder of an on-premises license restricted to the service of private groups may petition the commission for permission to operate under such license at a location owned or controlled by the licensee other than that designated in such license. The commission may grant such permission upon the following […]
178:26 Additional Fees. – I. In addition to the annual license fees provided in this chapter, a fee of $.30 for each gallon of beverage sold or transferred for retail sale or to the public shall be required for licenses issued to wholesale distributors, beverage manufacturers, and brew pubs; provided, however, that if beverage […]
178:27 Direct Shippers. – I. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any person currently licensed in its state of domicile as a wine manufacturer, beverage manufacturer, importer, wholesaler, or retailer shall apply for a direct shipper permit from the commission. (b) Applicants for a direct shipper permit shall be exempt […]
178:27-a Alcohol Consultant. – I. The commission may issue an alcohol consultant license for the purpose of education directly to consumers over 21 years of age and soliciting orders for the sale of alcoholic beverages tasted during an educational event at a residence. No alcohol consultant shall deliver or provide alcoholic beverages for sale […]
178:27-b Direct to Consumer Shipments of Alcohol to New Hampshire Residents. – I. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any business licensed under this chapter as a beverage manufacturer, nano brewery, brew pub, wine manufacturer, liquor manufacturer or beverage distributor may apply for a direct to consumer shipping permit from […]
178:28 Discount and Credit on Sales to Licensees. – Pursuant to RSA 541-A and in furtherance of the objectives of this chapter and title, the commission shall adopt rules providing for the following: I. When fixing the price for sale of liquor and wine to on-premises licensees, the commission may allow discounts at percentages […]
178:29 Fees; Expiration Dates; Transfers. – I. On-premises licensees shall pay the following applicable fees annually: Supplemental Beverages Beverages Cocktail Only and Wine and Liquor Lounge Airport $1,200 Ballroom $ 45 $1,200 Bed and Breakfast $ 480 $ 840 Beer and Specialty Beverage Festival One-day $ 250 Two-day $ 300 Three-day $ 350 Catering […]
178:3 License Applications, Qualifications, and Renewal. – I. Persons seeking a license under this chapter shall file an application with the commission which is in such form and contains such information as the commission may establish by rule consistent with the purposes of this chapter. II. The commission shall establish application fees which are […]
178:30 Beer and Specialty Beverage Festival Licenses. – I. The commission may issue a supplemental beer and specialty beverage festival license to the holder of a beverage manufacturer license, brew pub license, wholesale distributors license, beverage vendor license, on-premises license, or off-premises license. The commission may also issue a beer and specialty beverage festival […]
178:31 Wine and Liquor Festival Licenses. – I. The commission may issue a supplemental wine festival license, or a supplemental liquor festival license, to the holder of a wine manufacturer license or a liquor manufacturer license. The commission may also issue a wine or liquor festival license to a responsible person representing a voluntary […]
178:4 Exception. – Notwithstanding the provisions of RSA 178:3, the commission may issue liquor and beverage licenses to a person who has been convicted of a felony, other than abduction, arson, incest, manslaughter in the first degree, mayhem, murder, rape, robbery, or trafficking in drugs, provided that not less than 5 years shall have […]
178:4-a Restrictions Prohibited. – The commission shall not require, as a condition for issuing, renewing, or continuing any on-premises license, or as part of an agreement with an on-premises licensee, that the licensee impose restrictions on any clothing, sign, symbol, logo, letter, physical marking, or tattoo of any patron or employee. Source. 2012, 49:1, […]
178:5 Insurance for Liquor Liability. – I. If the commission finds that a licensee or applicant has twice within 24 months violated RSA 179:5 under circumstances not involving enforcement activity initiated solely for the purpose of verifying noncompliance with RSA 179:5, the commission may require, as a condition of the issuance, renewal, or reinstatement […]
178:6 Liquor Manufacturer License. – I. A liquor manufacturer licensee must ferment and distill liquor from raw materials, and may blend, age, and bottle those liquors or wine produced at the licensed premises in this state. A liquor manufacturer licensee may sell the liquor it manufactures to the commission for resale in this state […]
