176:1 Commission. – There shall be a state liquor commission under the executive direction of a liquor commissioner, who shall also be known as the chairman of the liquor commission, appointed by the governor with the consent of the council. The commissioner shall have significant business management experience and shall complete a criminal history […]
176:10 Preference Given. – Any person who served for not less than 90 days in the armed forces of the United States during "any war in which the United States was engaged, and received an honorable discharge from such service," shall be given preference in appointment under the provisions of RSA 176:7, RSA 176:9, […]
176:11 Commission to Sell. – I. It shall be the duty of the commission to buy and have in its possession liquor for sale in the manner provided in this title. Such liquors shall be free from adulteration and misbranding within the meaning of the provisions of RSA 146. All liquors sold for medicinal […]
176:12 New Hampshire Products. – I. The commission, wherever feasible, shall purchase and list for sale in all state stores liquor and wines that are grown in New Hampshire, made in New Hampshire, or packaged in New Hampshire. This section shall only apply to New Hampshire domestic manufacturers selling less than 15,000 9-liter-equivalent total […]
176:13 Listing and Delisting of Products. – I. All decisions regarding listing and delisting of products for sale shall be made by the commission. II. The commission shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A establishing procedures and criteria for listing and delisting of products for sale. These rules shall include procedures for appeal of commission […]
176:14 Rulemaking. – The commission shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to: I. Procedures for regular and special meetings of the commission. II. Procedures for responses to petitions on rulemaking. III. Methods of complying with requests for information under RSA 91-A, including copying fees sufficient to cover the cost of copies. IV. Declaratory […]
176:15 Insurance. – The commission shall have power to insure the state liquor warehouse or warehouses and contents against fire and sprinkler damage and such insurance shall be purchased through the department of administrative services. Source. 1990, 255:1. 1992, 146:7. 1994, 158:11, eff. May 23, 1994.
176:16 Funds. – I. Except as provided in paragraph II, the state treasurer shall credit all gross revenue derived by the commission from the sale of liquor, or from license fees, and interest received on such moneys, to a special fund, to be known as the liquor commission fund, from which the treasurer shall […]
176:16-a Repealed by 2019, 346:296, eff. July 1, 2019. –
176:17 Purchases by the Liquor Commission. – The liquor commission shall purchase all liquor, wine, and beverages from primary sources. For the purposes of this title, primary source means the manufacturer or producer, whether or not it is within the state. If a primary source is not available, the commissioner may, if he or […]
176:18 Contracts Entered into by the Liquor Commission. – Contracts in excess of $10,000 made or entered into by the liquor commission, including but not limited to contracts for warehousing, transportation, and advertising, shall be competitively bid, reviewed by the attorney general, and approved by the governor and council before becoming effective. This section […]
176:19 Repealed by 2014, 73:2, eff. Dec. 1, 2014. –
176:2 Liquor Commissioner; Compensation. – The annual salary of the commissioner shall be as specified in RSA 94:1-a, and the commissioner shall receive his or her reasonable expenses while traveling in the performance of his or her duties, provided that the commissioner shall not be allowed as expenses, travel between his or her place […]
176:2-a Deputy Commissioner. – I. The commissioner shall nominate a deputy commissioner for appointment by the governor with the consent of the council who shall be qualified to hold that position by reason of education and experience. The deputy commissioner shall hold office for a term of 4 years and may be reappointed. The […]
176:3 Duties. – The primary duties of the liquor commission shall be to: I. Optimize the profitability of the commission. II. Maintain proper controls. III. Assume responsibility for the effective and efficient operation of the commission. IV. Provide service to the customers of the commission, pursuant to this title. Source. 1990, 255:1. 1991, 349:1, […]
176:4 Requirements. – The commissioner and deputy commissioner shall devote their entire time to the service of the commission. The commissioner and deputy commissioner shall not have any financial interest, direct or indirect, in the liquor or beverage business. The compensation and expenses of the commissioner and deputy commissioner and the expenses of the […]
176:5 Repealed by 1995, 34:15, eff. June 23, 1995. –
176:6 Offices; Seal. – The commission shall be provided with suitable offices in the city of Concord. It shall adopt a proper seal. Source. 1990, 255:1, eff. July 1, 1990.
176:7 Assistants and Employees. – The state liquor commission may employ such assistants as are, in its opinion, necessary for the proper transaction of its business, and fix their compensation, subject to the rules of the director of personnel. It may secure any necessary technical or professional assistance. Source. 1990, 255:1. 1992, 146:2. 1996, […]
176:8 Divisions and Directors. – The commission shall have 3 divisions under the direction of unclassified division directors. The directors shall be nominated by the commissioner for appointment by the governor with the consent of the council and shall serve for terms of 4 years dependent upon maintaining good behavior and competence. There shall […]
