177:1 State Stores. – The commission may lease, purchase, and equip, in the name of the state, such stores, state-owned warehouses, supplies as defined in RSA 21-I:11, II(a), and other materials, goods, and services as are necessary for, incidental to, or related to the operation of the liquor commission retail and wholesale operations. The […]
177:1-a Temporary State Stores. – The commission may lease, rent, and equip, in the name of the state, stores or space in buildings such as airports or shopping malls and in large venues such as racetracks, temporary stores for the sale or promotion of liquor or related products as are necessary to carry out […]
177:10 Rulemaking. – The commission shall adopt rules approved, under RSA 541-A, relative to the selection and operation of agency liquor stores. These rules shall apply equally to all stores, except those generally licensed under RSA 177:14 and shall include, but shall not be limited to the following: I. Location of agency liquor stores. […]
177:11 Location of Agency Liquor Stores. – I. The commission may license an agency liquor store only when the following requirements are met: (a) The proposed agency liquor store is located in a municipality which has voted in favor of the operation of state liquor stores under RSA 175:7. (b) The proposed agency liquor […]
177:12 Agency Store in Location of Former State Liquor Store. – Within 72 hours of opening for business, an agency liquor store, occupying premises previously occupied by a state liquor store, shall remove all signs on the premises of that store which identify those premises as a state liquor store. Source. 1991, 320:3, eff. […]
177:13 Liquor for Agency Liquor Stores. – No agency liquor store shall purchase its liquor inventory from any source other than the state liquor commission. Source. 1991, 320:3, eff. Aug. 27, 1991.
177:14 Special Seasonal Agency Liquor Stores. – I. The commission may issue 6-month seasonal licenses to special seasonal agency stores. II. The commission shall determine the appropriate locations for the stores and the appropriate 6 consecutive months based on the seasonal tourist population and the sales volume at existing state and agency liquor stores […]
177:15 Transfer of Agency Liquor Store License Prohibited. – An agency liquor store license shall not be transferable. Source. 1991, 320:3, eff. Aug. 27, 1991.
177:16 Eligibility Qualifications. – The commission shall not issue a license to an applicant, unless that applicant meets the following qualifications: I. If the applicant is a proprietorship, the applicant shall be: (a) At least 21 years of age. (b) A citizen of the United States. (c) A resident of the state. II. If […]
177:2 Closing of State Stores. – I. The commission may close any state liquor store to improve profitability and efficiency. In determining net operating profit or loss, the commission shall adhere to generally accepted accounting principles for both revenues and expenses and shall include an allocation for indirect costs. All information regarding a decision […]
177:3 Store Plan. – The state liquor commission shall develop and maintain a formal written store plan for its retail liquor stores. This plan shall establish goals and policies related to the number, size, and staffing patterns of state operated retail liquor stores to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the state store […]
177:4 Operation of State Stores; Salespersons. – The commission may in its discretion operate stores for the sale of liquor in such cities and towns as shall have accepted the provisions hereof as hereinafter provided, and, subject to the rules of the director of personnel, and within the limits of available appropriations and funds, […]
177:5 Sunday and Holiday Openings. – Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commission may, in its discretion, open for business on any Sunday or legal holiday any state liquor store located on a main route where traffic is heavy; provided, however, that no state liquor store may be opened for business at any […]
177:6 Liquor Dispensed Only Through Commission. – Except as provided in RSA 178:8, II and RSA 178:27, no liquor shall be sold in any state store, nor by any sales agent, nor by any person holding an on-premises or off-premises retail license under RSA 178, except that obtained from the commission. Source. 1990, 255:1. […]
177:7 Packages. – All liquor sold in state stores shall be sold for consumption off the premises. Such liquor shall be in packages containing such quantity as the commission shall prescribe. The commission is authorized to prescribe the form of bottle and package and to bottle such liquor as it may deem necessary and […]
177:8 Historical Fund. – I. The commission is hereby authorized and directed to enter into contracts for the manufacture and purchase of commemorative bottles of historic significance, and pamphlets describing their historical significance. The commission shall add a special markup including the cost of the pamphlets to the cost of the bottles, above its […]
177:8-a Reimbursement for Emergency Services. – The commission and the officials of any municipality which is required to provide emergency services to a liquor store located on an interstate highway shall meet and negotiate reimbursement for each store on a per call basis for the services to be provided. Source. 1991, 355:57, eff. July […]
177:8-b Brochures Relative to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. – The commission shall make informational brochures relative to fetal alcohol syndrome, prepared by the department of health and human services under RSA 132:2, XI, available to the public at the check-out counter of each state liquor store or through distribution programs run by the commission and […]
177:9 Agency Liquor Stores. – The commission may license persons to operate agency liquor stores on an annual or seasonal basis for the purposes of selling liquor in sealed bottles, containers or original packages to be consumed off the premises. Source. 1990, 255:1. 1991, 320:2, eff. Aug. 27, 1991.
