Section 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 and wines and similar vinous liquors or fruit juices containing at least 1/2 percent and not over 24 percent alcohol by volume at 60 degrees Fahrenheit, by the glass or other suitable container, and by the bottle if the cap or cork is removed, for consumption on the premises designated by the commission.
II. The commission may authorize bed and breakfasts with suitable cooking and dining areas, dining cars, vessels serving food, restaurants, and outlets of the New Hampshire Fair Association who are members in good standing to serve beverages and wines in any areas approved by the commission at such times as food is available. New Hampshire Fair Association outlets shall not be subject to reduced fees as provided by RSA 178:29.
III. No beverages or liquor shall be consumed in the licensed areas except those that are sold by the licensee.
IV. No beverages or liquor shall be removed from the licensed premises by patrons, except as provided by RSA 179:27-a.
V. Notwithstanding the fact that the town of Errol has voted or votes in any referendum to prohibit the sale of liquor and beverages, a license as provided in paragraph I to sell beverages and wines by the glass or by the bottle, if the cork is drawn, to customers, may be issued to any full service restaurant in said town but only if the restaurant is open and does business at least 10 months of every calendar year and if said restaurant shall meet all other requirements of this section.
Source. 2003, 231:13, eff. July 1, 2003.