New Hampshire Administrative Code

The commission shall be notified prior to any beverage/liquor/wine public sampling by the licensee providing the samples. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Liq 405.02 #6091, INTERIM, eff 9-19-95, EXPIRED 1-17-96 New. #6187, eff 2-21-96; ss and moved by #6391, eff 11-28-96 (formerly Liq 40…

(a) All liquor/wine used for public sampling shall be purchased from the commission by the licensee providing the samples under their license. (b) All beverage used for public sampling on a licensed premise shall be that which has been approved for sale in this state, pursuant to…

(a) On-sale and off-sale licensees other than off sale special licensees and on sale one day licensees may conduct or host beverage/liquor/wine public sampling on their licensed premises. (b) Liquor/wine vendors, liquor/wine representatives, domestic wine manufacturers, liquor ma…

(a) Servings at public samplings shall not exceed 1/2 ounce for any liquor or fortified wine, 2 ounces for any table wine, and 4 ounces for any beverage. (b) Hours of tasting shall be during legal hours of sale for the licensed premise, or the hours of the farmers' market. Notes …

All advertising for beverage/liquor/wine public sampling shall be in conformance with state laws and commission rules. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Liq 405.06 #6091, INTERIM, eff 9-19-95, EXPIRED 1-17-96 New. #6187, eff 2-21-96; ss and moved by #6391, eff 11-28-96 (formerly Liq 406.0…

As used in this part, unless a different meaning is clearly intended from the context: (a) "Auxiliary(ies)" means an individual(s) recognized and defined in the by-laws of a private club in possession of a current membership card who has canteen and other club privileges, but who…

Club licensees shall have a roster of their members and auxiliaries with their names, addresses, and date upon which each member joined the club, kept on the licensed premises for inspection by the commission or its investigators at all times. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Liq 501.02 …

(a) Clubs with auxiliaries may extend cocktail lounge privileges to auxiliaries. (b) American Legion clubs with Sons of the American Legion affiliates may extend membership privileges to auxiliaries. (c) In no case shall any non-member have cocktail lounge privileges, except that…

No beverages or liquor shall be sold to the general public or to any other persons except members, guests, or auxiliaries of a club in this state affiliated with the same national fraternal organization and licensed under RSA 178:22,V, (h) provided that such member or auxiliary h…

(a) The guest book shall contain the name and address of the guest together with the name of the accompanying member, or auxiliary, and the date of attendance. For the purposes of this rule, "address" means the city or town and state. (b) Each member or auxiliary may be accompani…

The entrance to a private club shall be restricted by a bell or buzzer system. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Liq 501.06 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Liq 500) #5043, eff 1-11-91; ss by #6391, eff 11-28-96, EXPIRED:11-28-04 New. #8450, eff 10-21-05 Amended byVolume XXXIV Nu…

Club licensees shall have all their records available for inspection, including financial records, and such records shall be kept in the English language. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Liq 501.07 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Liq 500) #5043, eff 1-11-91; ss by #6391, eff 1…

All club licensees shall make a sworn return to the commission once each month on or before the 15th of the following month, showing the income from liquor sold and expenses chargeable to that part of the license as required on Form 233 "Financial Statement of Club Operations" (r…

(a) Club licensees shall forward written notification to the commission at least 5 business days prior to holding bingo games as defined by RSA 287-E. (b) No liquor or beverage shall be sold by any club licensee during and for 15 minutes following the close of bingo games on each…

(a) Minutes of all club meetings and monthly financial statements of club operations covering a period of 3 years prior to the current date shall be retained on the club premises and made available to the commission, its examiners, or investigators at all times. (b) Club-veterans…

Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Liq 501.11 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Liq 500) #5043, eff 1-11-91; ss by #6391, eff 11-28-96, EXPIRED:11-28-04 New. #8450, eff 10-21-05 Reserved byVolume XXXIV Number 33, Filed August 14, 2014, Proposed by #10647, Effective 7/24/2014, Expir…

All beverages and liquor consumed on the club premises shall be those which are sold, or, in the case of tastings under RSA 179:44, served by the club except private groups may bring in and serve, or, if a one-day license holder, sell their own liquor and beverage in approved ren…

(a) Club licensees having halls or rooms on the premises available for rentals shall have such halls or rooms licensed by the commission pursuant to RSA 178:22, V(h)(3), prior to any rental or any supplemental license being issued. (b) These rooms or halls shall have separate: (1…

(a) Club licensee advertisements for club affairs to be held on their licensed premises shall contain the statement "FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS ONLY" with the lettering of such statement at least as large as any other lettering in the advertisement. (b) Attendance at such affai…

(a) All petitions pursuant to RSA 178:25 for transfer of a club license to a location owned or controlled by the licensee that are received in the commission's offices at least 5 business days prior to the event and meet the requirements of RSA 178:25 and any other statutory requ…

Hotel licensees may have auxiliary service bars in any hotel areas licensed for service and sale of alcoholic beverages. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Liq 502.01 (See Revision note at chapter heading for Liq 500) #5043, eff 1-11-91; ss by #5180, eff 7-22-91; ss and moved by #6391, eff…

(a) A hotel full service restaurant licensee shall be open for business at least 5 days per week for evening meals pursuant to RSA 178:21, II(b)(2). (b) Licensees may request an exception to RSA 178:21, II(b)(2) that expires at the end of the license year by filing a specific wri…

A hotel full service restaurant licensee or his or her employees shall prepare, cook, and serve the food for the restaurant. In no case shall the food concession be leased or rented out to any other person. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Liq 502.03 (See Revision note at chapter heading…

(a) A restaurant licensee shall preserve and maintain for 7 years a complete and accurate account of business, including but not limited to sales slips, register tapes, purchase orders, invoices, and inventory slips, separated in such manner that the commission upon audit can det…

A certification of food, beverage, and liquor sales made by the licensee during the previous license year shall be filed with the commission by each licensee that is licensed pursuant to RSA 178:21, II(a)(1) and RSA 178:22, V(q) as part of their license renewal, and the licensee …

(a) A full service restaurant licensee shall be open for business at least 5 days per week for evening meals pursuant to RSA 178:21, II(a)(2). (b) Licensees may request an exemption to RSA 178:21, II(a)(2) that expires at the end of the license year by filing a specific written r…

(a) A restaurant licensee or his or her employees shall prepare, cook, and serve the food for the restaurant. (b) In no case shall the food concession be leased or rented out to any other person. (c) Service of food in a full service restaurant licensed for full liquor sales shal…

As used in this part, unless a different meaning is clearly intended from the text, a "one-day licensee" means a holder of a one-day license for voluntary non-profit organizations in order to sell beverages, specialty beverages, and liquor on premises approved by the commission. …

One-day licensees shall comply with the provisions of Liq 505 when it conflicts with another rule. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Liq 505.02 (See Revision note at chapter heading for Liq 500) #5043, eff 1-11-91; ss by #6391, eff 11-28-96, EXPIRED:11-28-04 New. #8450, eff 10-21-05 Amend…

Hours of service shall be noted on the license and no beverage or liquor shall be sold or consumed except during those hours. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Liq 505.03 (See Revision note at chapter heading for Liq 500) #5043 , eff 1-11-91; ss and moved by #6391, eff 11-28-96 (from Liq …

(a) One-day licensees shall maintain records for one year showing the amount of money derived from the sale of beverage or liquor or both, the expense incurred in making such sales and the distribution of profits realized from said sales. (b) Said records shall be made available …

(a) If a liquor investigator suspends the one-day license for sales contrary to public safety, the one-day licensee shall:(1) Surrender its license on demand; and (2) Immediately cease all sales of beverage and liquor. (b) Sales contrary to public safety shall include multiple vi…

(a) No wholesale distributor licensee shall give or grant any rebate or discount except such as are given or granted by them to all retail licensees for similar purchases, as reflected in prices and discount schedules posted with the commission. (b) All rebates or discounts shall…

(a) Wholesale distributor licensees shall sell or deliver beverage in original or equivalent containers or cases as prepared for the market by the manufacturer. (b) Any returned product from the market to the wholesale distributor shall be in original or equivalent containers or …

(a) Beverage vendor, beverage manufacturer, brew pub, and wholesale distributor licensees may:(1) Lend, install, or service or cause to be installed or serviced, equipment commonly known as taps, rods, and hose connections from the barrel to the back tin, where the faucets and ta…

No wholesale distributor licensee shall sell beverage on credit except to those persons holding New Hampshire retail or wholesaler licenses and then in accordance with RSA 179:13. Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Liq 506.04 (See Revision note at chapter heading for Liq 500) #5043, eff 1-…

(a) Any deposits on beverage containers, and conditions for redemption, shall be included on wholesale distributor's price postings for said beverages. (b) Rebates for returned containers shall:(1) Be clearly shown on invoices; and (2) Not exceed the deposits charged for said con…

(a) In-state licensees selling draught beer kegs to the public shall maintain a keg registration declaration and receipt book ("Keg registration book"), which contains a series of numbered documents. (b) Any in-state licensee selling draught beer kegs to the public shall affix a …

(a) Wholesale distributor licensees shall not accept alcoholic beverages from a wholesaler licensed out of state other than a beverage vendor licensee without an accompanying invoice from the beverage vendor detailing all particulars of the transaction, including the date of tran…

Each beverage vendor licensed in New Hampshire shall be the manufacturer of the beverage to be sold within the state, except when a manufacturer designates another person to be exclusively licensed to vend their beverages within the state of New Hampshire. Notes N.H. Admin. Code …

(a) The following licensees shall seek approval under the standards below: (1) Beverage vendor, brew pub, nano brewer, and beverage manufacturer licensees shall provide the commission with the required information, including any fees, on the following forms to receive approval fo…

(a) All licensed suppliers of beverages shall report to the commission all shipments of beverages sold to, transferred to, and returned for credit within the state, by the 10th of the month covering sales for the preceding month. (b) All licensed suppliers of beverages shall comp…

Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Liq 506.11 (See Revision note at chapter heading for Liq 500) #5043, eff 1-11-91; ss by #5180, eff 7-22-91; ss and moved by #6391, eff 11-28-96 (from Liq 506.12) , EXPIRED: 11-28-04 New. #8450, eff 10-21-05 Reserved byVolume XXXIV Number 33, Filed August …

(a) For the purposes of Liq 506.12, "bill and hold" means a contract between any retail licensee and a wholesale distributor licensee for sale of beverage, in more than one delivery, based upon the current price on file with the commission, pursuant to RSA 179:33, III at the time…

(a) For the purposes of RSA Title XIII and commission administrative rules, ownership of beverage product shall transfer from: (1) The wholesale distributor licensee to the retail licensee upon delivery by the wholesale distributor and acceptance by the retailer in person, or upo…

Notes N.H. Admin. Code § Liq 506.14 #6391, eff 11-28-96, EXPIRED: 11-28-04 New. #8450, eff 10-21-05 Reserved byVolume XXXIV Number 33, Filed August 14, 2014, Proposed by #10647, Effective 7/24/2014, Expires7/24/2024.

(a) A tenant brewer shall obtain a federal brewer's notice for each host site from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau ("TTB"). (b) A tenant brewer shall file with the commission:(1) A copy of their TTB brewer's notice for each host site; (2) All TTB reports or forms by …