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Title : Title 28-A. LIQUORS (HEADING. PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter : Chapter 43. LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING. PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Title 28-A - §1051. Licenses generally head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 1: GENERAL CONDITIONS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1051. Licenses generally

1. Licenses for sale of liquor to be consumed on the premises where sold. Subject to subsection 2, the commission may issue licenses for the sale of spirits, wine and malt liquor to be consumed on the premises where sold to qualified applicants upon payment of fees provided. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]


2. Local approval of application for license. The initial application for the license must first be approved under section 653 by the municipal officers of the municipality in which the applicant's premises are located or, if the premises are located in an unincorporated place, the application must be approved by the county commissioners of the county within which the unincorporated place is located. [2003, c. 493, §9 (amd); §14 (aff).]


2-A. Temporary license upon transfer of ownership. An applicant applying for a new license, in accordance with subsection 2, resulting from the transfer of ownership of an existing on-premises license may simultaneously apply to the bureau for a temporary on-premises license. The bureau may issue a temporary license upon application unless the municipal officers or county commissioners notify the bureau of their objection to the issuance of the license. A temporary license issued in accordance with this subsection is valid from the date it is issued until a decision is made on the application for an annual on-premises license or for 60 days, whichever is shorter. The fee for a temporary license issued under this subsection is $100. [2003, c. 213, §2 (new).]


3. Liquor not to be consumed elsewhere. Except as provided in paragraphs A and B, no licensee for the sale of liquor to be consumed on the premises where sold may personally or by an agent or employee, sell, give, furnish or deliver any liquor to be consumed elsewhere than upon the licensed premises. The service and consumption of liquor must be limited to areas that are clearly defined and approved in the application process by the bureau as appropriate for the consumption of liquor. Outside areas must be controlled by barriers and by signs prohibiting consumption beyond the barriers.



A. Subject to law and the rules of the bureau, hotel or bed and breakfast licensees may sell liquor in the original packages or by the drink to bona fide registered room guests. Any sale to a guest may be delivered to the guest's room only by a hotel or bed and breakfast employee. [1999, c. 236, §2 (amd).]




B. A licensee may serve liquor at locations other than the licensed premises under the off-premise catering license issued under section 1052. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]

[1999, c. 236, §2 (amd).]


4. Partially consumed bottles of wine. Notwithstanding subsection 3, any establishment licensed by the State to sell wine on the premises may permit a person who has purchased a full course meal, and purchased and partially consumed a bottle of table wine with the meal, to remove the partially consumed bottle from the premises upon departure, provided that the person is not visibly intoxicated as provided in section 2503, subsection 7, and the bottle of table wine is removed and transported in a manner consistent with subsection 5. [1997, c. 306, §1 (new).]


5. Transporting partially consumed bottles. A partially consumed bottle of table wine that is removed from the premises under subsection 4 must be transported in compliance with Title 29-A, section 2112-A, if transported by motor vehicle, or securely sealed and bagged if transported on foot or by means other than a motor vehicle. [1999, c. 293, §1 (amd).]


6. Spirits taste-testing events on retail licensee's premises. A distiller, licensed distilled spirits sales representative and the State's wholesale liquor provider, with the written permission of the bureau, may rent or lease an area or room from an on-premises retail licensee for the purpose of inviting retail licensees to taste test spirits. Spirits taste-testing events must be conducted during hours that are authorized by the bureau for the sale of the product on the premises. The following conditions apply to all taste testing conducted under this subsection.



A. The distiller, licensed distilled spirits sales representative or the State's wholesale liquor provider may provide the products for taste testing only if the retail price has been paid and a record of the transaction is maintained and made available to the bureau. [2005, c. 319, §3 (new).]




B. The taste-testing activity may be conducted only within a special designated area or room. [2005, c. 319, §3 (new).]




C. The taste-testing activity may be open only to invited retail licensees or their authorized agents and not to family members, guests or the general public. [2005, c. 319, §3 (new).]




D. After the taste-testing activity is concluded, the distiller, licensed distilled spirits sales representative or wholesale liquor provider, as applicable, shall remove all products supplied for the taste-testing activity from the retail licensee's premises. [2005, c. 319, §3 (new).]

[2005, c. 319, §3 (new).]


Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4 (NEW).
PL 1997,
Ch. 306,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 501,
§3 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 236,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 293,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 421,
§6 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 213,
§2 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 493,
§14 (AFF).
PL 2003,
Ch. 493,
§9 (AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 319,
§3 (AMD).
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Title 28-A - §1052-A. Special taste-testing festival license (REPEALED) head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 1: GENERAL CONDITIONS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1052-A. Special taste-testing festival license (REPEALED)



Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 259,
§1 (NEW).
PL 1995,
Ch. 30,
§1-3 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 373,
§86 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 677,
§1 (RP ).
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Title 28-A - §1052-B. Special taste-testing festival license head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 1: GENERAL CONDITIONS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1052-B. Special taste-testing festival license

1. Special taste-testing festival license. Malt liquor manufacturers licensed under section 1401 and manufacturers of malt liquor or wine licensed as small breweries or farm wineries under section 1355 may apply jointly for an additional license to participate in a special taste-testing festival under this section. The special taste-testing festival license is valid for no more than 3 consecutive days and may be issued once annually. [2003, c. 91, §1 (amd).]


2. Fee. The license fee for the special taste-testing festival license is $20 for each manufacturer of malt liquor and each manufacturer of wine. [1999, c. 677, §2 (new).]


3. Application. The licensees must apply jointly for a special taste-testing festival license by filing a written application with the bureau at least 5 days, not including Saturdays, Sundays or legal holidays, before the event. The application must include the following:



A. Name and address of each licensee; [1999, c. 677, §2 (new).]




B. Title and purpose of the event; [1999, c. 677, §2 (new).]




C. Date, time and duration of the event; [1999, c. 677, §2 (new).]




D. Location of the event; [1999, c. 677, §2 (new).]




E. The method by which the licensees will monitor the number of samples served to each person attending the festival; and [1999, c. 677, §2 (new).]




F. Approval by the municipal officers or a municipal official designated by the municipal officers of the municipality where the proposed special taste-testing festival will be located, which, notwithstanding section 653, may be granted without public notice. [1999, c. 677, §2 (new).]

[1999, c. 677, §2 (new).]


4. Ruling on application. Upon receipt of the application, the bureau shall immediately approve or deny the application. The bureau shall advise the applicants that the license may be revoked or suspended under chapter 33. [1999, c. 677, §2 (new).]


5. Conditions on taste-testing festivals. The following conditions apply to taste-testing festivals under this section.



A. Licensees may not serve more than 12 4-ounce samples or any number of samples that total more than 48 ounces to any one person in one day. [1999, c. 677, §2 (new).]




B. Minors are prohibited from attending the special taste-testing festival unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. [1999, c. 677, §2 (new).]




C. Taste-testing must be conducted within the hours of retail sale established in this Title. [1999, c. 677, §2 (new).]




D. A person may not be charged a fee beyond the fee for admission for any malt liquor or wine served as part of a taste-testing festival. [1999, c. 677, §2 (new).]




E. Each person attending the festival must be given a card, tickets or some other mechanism to record the number of samples consumed. [1999, c. 677, §2 (new).]




F. The licensee must record each sample served. [1999, c. 677, §2 (new).]




G. A sample may not be served to a person unless the licensee has verified that the person has not reached the sample limit. [1999, c. 677, §2 (new).]




H. A person who is visibly intoxicated may not be served. [1999, c. 677, §2 (new).]

[1999, c. 677, §2 (new).]


6. Excise taxes; premiums. A licensee must pay the appropriate excise taxes and premiums under sections 1652 and 1703 before the scheduled date of the special taste-testing festival. [1999, c. 677, §2 (new).]


Section History:
PL 1999,
Ch. 677,
§2 (NEW).
PL 2003,
Ch. 91,
§1 (AMD).
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State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 28-A - §1052. Off-premise catering at planned events or gatherings head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 1: GENERAL CONDITIONS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1052. Off-premise catering at planned events or gatherings

1. Off-premise catering license for sale of liquor off-premise. Class A restaurants, Class A lounges, Class A restaurantlounges, hotels, bed and breakfasts and clubs licensed to sell spirits, wine and malt liquor may apply for an additional license to conduct off-premises catering of spirits, wine and malt liquor at planned events or gatherings to be held at locations other than the licensee's premises under this section. [1999, c. 236, §3 (amd).]


2. Fee. The license fee for the off-premise catering license is $10 per calendar day of the event or gathering. [1987, c. 342, §76 (amd).]


3. Sponsor. The off-premise sales license authorizes the licensee to sell liquor only at:



A. Public events or public gatherings sponsored by a charitable, nonprofit organization or civic group; and [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]




B. Private events or private gatherings sponsored by an individual person, organization or association of persons. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]

[1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]


4. Application. The licensee must apply for an off-premise catering license by filing a written application with the commission at least 24 hours before the event or gathering. The application must include the following:



A. Title and purpose of the event; [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]




B. Date, time and duration; [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]




C. Location; [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]




D. Approximate number of persons to be accommodated; [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]




E. Name and address of sponsoring person, organization or association; [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]




F. If food is to be served, the name and address of food caterer, if other than the licensee; and [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]




G. Approval by the municipal officers, or a municipal official designated by the municipal officers, of the municipality in which the proposed additional licensed premises are located, which, notwithstanding section 653, may be granted without public notice. [1987, c. 342, §77 (amd).]

[1987, c. 342, §77 (amd).]


5. Ruling on application. Upon receipt of the application, the bureau may immediately approve or deny the application. The bureau shall advise the applicant that the license and the off-premise sales license may be revoked and suspended under chapter 33. [1997, c. 373, §84 (amd).]


6. Local option questions. The bureau may not grant approval for the sale of liquor at events to be held in areas where the voters have voted in the negative concerning the pertinent local option questions. [1997, c. 373, §85 (amd).]


Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4 (NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 342,
§76-78 (AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 260,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 730,
§40 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 373,
§84,85 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 236,
§3 (AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.
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State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 28-A - §1053. Lighting of premises (REPEALED) head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 1: GENERAL CONDITIONS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1053. Lighting of premises (REPEALED)



Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4 (NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 342,
§79 (RP ).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 28-A - §1054. Special permit for music, dancing or entertainment head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 1: GENERAL CONDITIONS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1054. Special permit for music, dancing or entertainment

1. Activities and entertainment prohibited. Without the permit described in subsection 2, no licensee for sale of liquor to be consumed on the premises may allow on the premises the following:



A. Any music, except radio or other mechanical device; [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, § 4 (new).]




B. Any dancing; or [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, § 4 (new).]




C. Entertainment of any sort. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, § 4 (new).]

[1987, c. 45, Pt. A, § 4 (new).]


2. Special amusement permit required. If a licensee for sale of liquor to be consumed on the premises provides activities or entertainment listed in subsection 1, the licensee must first obtain a special amusement permit from the municipality in which the licensed premises are located. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, § 4 (new).]


3. Term of permit. A permit is valid only for the license year of the existing license. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, § 4 (new).]


4. Public hearing on permit application. Before granting a permit and after reasonable notice to the municipality and the applicant, the municipal officers shall hold a public hearing at which the municipal officers shall take testimony of the applicant and any interested members of the public. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, § 4 (new).]


5. Permit requirements. The municipal officers shall grant a permit unless they find that issuance of the permit would be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or would violate municipal ordinances or rules and regulations. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, § 4 (new).]


6. Issuance or denial of permit. Within 15 days of receiving the permit application, the municipal officers shall give the applicant written notice of their decision.



A. If the municipal officers deny a licensee a permit, they shall provide the licensee with the reasons for the denial in writing. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, § 4 (new).]




B. The licensee may not reapply for a permit within 30 days after denial of an application for a permit. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, § 4 (new).]

[1987, c. 45, Pt. A, § 4 (new).]


7. Municipal suspension or revocation of a permit. After a public hearing preceded by notice to interested parties, the municipal officers may suspend or revoke any permits which they have issued under this section on the grounds that the music, dancing or entertainment permitted constitutes a detriment to the public health, safety or welfare, or violates municipal ordinances or regulations. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, § 4 (new).]


8. Appeal procedure. Any licensee who has applied for a permit and has been denied, or whose permit has been revoked or suspended, may appeal the decision to the municipal board of appeals, as defined in Title 30-A, section 2691, within 30 days of the denial, suspension or revocation. The municipal board of appeals, if the municipality has such a board, may grant or reinstate the permit if it finds that:



A. The permitted activities would not constitute a detriment to the public health, safety or welfare, or violate municipal ordinances or regulations; or [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, § 4 (new).]




B. The denial, revocation or suspension was arbitrary and capricious. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, § 4 (new).]

[1991, c. 377, §16 (amd).]


9. Admission. A licensee who has been issued an amusement permit may charge admission in designated areas approved by the special amusement permit. [1987, c. 342, § 80 (amd).]


10. Definition of entertainment. For the purposes of this section, "entertainment" includes any amusement, performance, exhibition or diversion for patrons or customers of the licensed premises, whether provided by professional entertainers or by full-time or part-time employees of the licensee whose incidental duties include activities with an entertainment value. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, § 4 (new).]


11. Municipal ordinances or regulations. A municipality shall adopt ordinances or authorize the municipal officers to establish written regulations governing the following aspects of the permits.



A. These ordinances or regulations shall govern:

(1) The issuance, suspension and revocation of these permits;


(2) The classes of permits and fees for the issuance of these permits;


(3) The music, dancing or entertainment permitted under each class; and


(4) Other limitations on these activities required to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
[1987, c. 45, Pt. A, § 4 (new).]




B. These ordinances or regulations may specifically determine:

(1) The location and size of premises to which the permits may apply;


(2) The facilities that may be required for the permitted activities on those premises;


(3) The hours during which the permitted activities may take place; and


(4) The lighting level required, which may be lowered when the entertainment is provided.
[1987, c. 342, § 81 (amd).] [1987, c. 342, § 81 (amd).]




12. Unincorporated place. If a licensed premise is located in an unincorporated place, the county commissioners of the county in which the unincorporated place is located shall grant, suspend or revoke permits in the same manner and with the same authority as municipal officers. The county commissioners shall adopt regulations in the same manner as municipal officers. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, § 4 (new).]


Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4 (NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 342,
§80,81 (AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 377,
§16 (AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007 This page created on: 2005-10-01
Title 28-A - §1061-A. Bed and breakfasts head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1061-A. Bed and breakfasts

1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may issue to a bed and breakfast, as defined in section 2, subsection 15, paragraph B-2, a license under this section for the sale of spirits, wine and malt liquor to be consumed on the premises. [1993, c. 730, §41 (new).]


2. Service restricted. [1999, c. 236, §4 (rp).]


Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 730,
§41 (NEW).
PL 1999,
Ch. 236,
§4 (AMD).
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
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State House Room 108
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Title 28-A - §1061. Hotels head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1061. Hotels

1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may issue licenses under this section for the sale of spirits, wine and malt liquor to be consumed on the premises to hotels, as defined in section 2, subsection 15, paragraph H. [1995, c. 270, §1 (amd).]


2. Minors not permitted on premises. Except as provided in paragraph B, no hotel licensee may permit any minor in any hotel lounge that serves alcoholic beverages.



A. [1995, c. 270, §1 (rp).]




B. This subsection does not apply when:

(1) The minor is accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or custodian, as defined in Title 22, section 4002;


(2) The minor is employed under section 704; or


(3) The licensee does not permit consumption of liquor on the licensed premises.
[1987, c. 342, §82 (rpr).]

[1995, c. 270, §1 (amd).]


3. Income from sale of food requirement. At least 10% of the gross annual income must be from the sale of food for each hotel. [1987, c. 342, §83 (amd).]


4. Required number of sleeping rooms. Each hotel must be equipped with at least the required number of adequate sleeping rooms.



A. The number of rooms required is based on the population of the municipality in which the hotel is located, as reported in the 1960 Federal Decennial Census. If the population reported in the most recent Federal Decennial Census is at least 20% less than the population reported in the 1960 census, the most recent Federal Decennial Census must be used to determine the number of rooms required.

(1) If the hotel is located in a municipality having a population of 7,500 or less, the hotel must have at least 12 adequate sleeping rooms.


(2) If the hotel is located in a municipality having a population of more than 7,500, the hotel must have at least 30 adequate sleeping rooms.
[1991, c. 824, Pt. D, §4 (rpr).]




B. [1991, c. 376, §53 (rp).]




C. [1987, c. 623, §14 (rp).]

If the hotel is located on an offshore island that is part of a mainland municipality, then the number of rooms required is based on the population of the island, rather than that of the municipality as a whole. [1995, c. 270, §1 (amd).]


Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4 (NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 232,
§ (AMD).
PL 1987,
Ch. 342,
§82-84 (AMD).
PL 1987,
Ch. 623,
§14 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 139,
§ (AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 376,
§53 (AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 583,
§ (AMD).
PL 1991,
Ch. 824,
§D4 (AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 270,
§1 (AMD).
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Title 28-A - §1062. Restaurant requirements head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1062. Restaurant requirements

1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may issue licenses under this section for the sale of wine and malt liquor to be consumed on the premises to restaurants, as defined in section 2, subsection 15, paragraph Q. [1997, c. 373, §87 (amd).]


2. Restaurant qualifications. [1987, c. 342, §85 (rp).]


3. Income from sale of food requirement. Except as provided in paragraph B, at least 10% of the gross annual income must be from the sale of food for both year-round and part-time restaurants.



A. The bureau may not renew any license for the sale of wine or malt liquor unless the licensee furnishes proof to the bureau that the previous year's business conformed to the income requirement of this subsection. [1997, c. 373, §88 (amd).]




B. Income from the bowling business in bowling alleys must not be included in the income requirement of this section. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]

[1997, c. 373, §88 (amd).]


4. Bureau determines who would probably qualify. The bureau may issue the license if it determines that the applicant for a new license would probably meet the requirements of subsection 3. [1997, c. 373, §89 (amd).]


Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4 (NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 342,
§85-87 (AMD).
PL 1989,
Ch. 502,
§B58 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 373,
§87-89 (AMD).
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Title 28-A - §1063-A. Off-track betting facility (REPEALED) head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1063-A. Off-track betting facility (REPEALED)



Section History:
PL 1999,
Ch. 421,
§7 (NEW).
PL 2003,
Ch. 493,
§10 (RP ).
PL 2003,
Ch. 493,
§14 (AFF).
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Title 28-A - §1063-B. Pool halls head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1063-B. Pool halls

1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may issue licenses under this section for the sale of malt liquor and wine to be consumed on the premises to pool halls as defined in section 2, subsection 23-A. [1999, c. 760, §4 (new).]


2. Minors prohibited on premises; exceptions. [2003, c. 493, §11 (rp); §14 (aff).]


3. Smoking when minors are prohibited. [2003, c. 493, §11 (rp); §14 (aff).]


Section History:
PL 1999,
Ch. 760,
§4 (NEW).
PL 2003,
Ch. 493,
§11 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 493,
§14 (AFF).
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Title 28-A - §1063. Class A restaurants head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1063. Class A restaurants

1. Issuance of license. The bureau may issue licenses under this section for the sale of spirits, wine and malt liquor to be consumed on the premises to restaurants, as defined in section 2, subsection 15, paragraph R and to Class A restaurantlounges, as defined in section 2, subsection 15, paragraph R-1. [1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §18 (amd).]


2. Income from sale of food requirement. At least a minimum amount of the gross annual income must be from the sale of food for each Class A restaurant or Class A restaurantlounge. The income from sale of food requirement is based on the population of the municipality in which the Class A restaurant or Class A restaurantlounge is located.



A. In municipalities having a population of more than 50,000 persons:

(1) Year-round Class A restaurants or Class A restaurantlounges must have a minimum gross annual income of $50,000 per year from the sale of food to the public on their premises.
[1993, c. 730, §42 (amd).]




B. In municipalities having a population of more than 30,000 but not more than 50,000 persons:

(1) Year-round Class A restaurants or Class A restaurantlounges must have a minimum gross annual income of $40,000 per year from the sale of food to the public on their premises.
[1993, c. 730, §42 (amd).]




C. In municipalities having a population of more than 20,000 but not more than 30,000 persons:

(1) Year-round Class A restaurants or Class A restaurantlounges must have a minimum gross annual income of $30,000 per year from the sale of food to the public on their premises.
[1993, c. 730, §42 (amd).]




D. In municipalities having a population of not more than 20,000 persons:

(1) Year-round Class A restaurants or Class A restaurantlounges must have a minimum gross annual income of $20,000 per year in sale of food to the public on their premises.
[1993, c. 730, §42 (amd).]

[1993, c. 730, §42 (amd).]


3. Bureau determines applicant would probably qualify. The bureau may issue the license if it determines that the applicant would probably qualify. [1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §18 (amd).]


4. Licensee for renewal must show proof of meeting income requirement. The bureau may not renew any license for the sale of liquor under this subsection unless the licensee furnishes the bureau with proof that the previous year's business conformed to the income requirement of this subsection. The bureau shall prorate food requirements for licensees who operate during only part of an annual license period. [1993, c. 730, §42 (amd).]


5. Class A restaurantlounges; minors. [1995, c. 25 §1 (rp).]


Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4 (NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 342,
§88 (AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 410,
§ZZ18 (AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 730,
§42 (AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 25,
§1 (AMD).
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Title 28-A - §1064. Establishment located at fairgrounds head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1064. Establishment located at fairgrounds

Establishments located on fairgrounds operated by agricultural societies or where parimutuel racing is conducted, which otherwise meet the definition of a hotel or a restaurant, shall be considered to be a hotel or restaurant for purposes of this Title, even if an admission charge must be paid to gain entrance to the fairgrounds or racing grounds. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4 (NEW).
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Title 28-A - §1065. Licenses for Class A lounges head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1065. Licenses for Class A lounges

1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may issue licenses under this section for the sale of spirits, wine and malt liquor to be consumed on the premises to Class A lounges as defined in section 2, subsection 15, paragraph L. [1997, c. 373, §90 (amd).]


2. Food availability. The licensee shall offer food for sale to the public at all times that liquor is for sale. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]


3. Income from the sale of food requirement. [1993, c. 730, §43 (rp).]


4. Minors not allowed on premises. Minors are not permitted to remain on the premises except when:



A. The minor is accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or custodian as defined in Title 22, section 4002; or [2003, c. 493, §12 (amd); §14 (aff).]




B. The licensee does not permit consumption of liquor on the premises for a specific period of time or event. [2003, c. 493, §12 (amd); §14 (aff).]




C. [2003, c. 493, §12 (rp); §14 (aff).]

[2003, c. 493, §12 (amd); §14 (aff).]


5. Licensed by Department of Health and Human Services. All Class A lounges must be licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new); 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (rev).]


6. Written evaluation. [1987, c. 342, §91 (rp).]


7. Sunset. [1987, c. 342, §91 (rp).]


Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4 (NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 342,
§89-91 (AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 730,
§43 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 373,
§90 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 568,
§2 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 493,
§12 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 493,
§14 (AFF).
PL 2003,
Ch. 689,
§B6 (REV).
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Title 28-A - §1066-A. Taverns head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1066-A. Taverns

1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may issue licenses under this section for the sale of malt liquor to be consumed on the premises to taverns as defined in section 2, subsection 16, paragraph T-1. [1997, c. 373, §91 (amd).]


2. Minors not permitted on premises. Minors are not permitted to remain on the premises unless:



A. Accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or custodian as defined in Title 22, section 4002; or [1987, c. 342, §93 (new).]




B. Employed under section 704. [1991, c. 824, Pt. A, §58 (amd).]

[1991, c. 824, Pt. A, §58 (amd).]


Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 342,
§93 (NEW).
PL 1991,
Ch. 824,
§A58 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 373,
§91 (AMD).
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Title 28-A - §1066. Taverns (REPEALED) head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1066. Taverns (REPEALED)



Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4 (NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 342,
§92 (RP ).
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Title 28-A - §1067. Class A taverns (REPEALED) head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1067. Class A taverns (REPEALED)



Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4 (NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 342,
§94 (RP ).
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Title 28-A - §1068. Performing arts centers head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1068. Performing arts centers

1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may issue licenses under this section for the sale of spirits, wine and malt liquor to be consumed on the premises to performing arts centers as defined in section 2, subsection 15, paragraph N. [1997, c. 373, §92 (amd).]


2. Requirements. The performing arts center must have:



A. Been in existence one year before first applying for a license under section 653; and [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]




B. Presented at least 24 public performances of theater, music, dance or other performing arts in the 12 months before first applying for a license. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]

[1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]


Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4 (NEW).
PL 1997,
Ch. 373,
§92 (AMD).
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Title 28-A - §1069-A. Auditoriums head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1069-A. Auditoriums

1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may issue licenses under this section for the sale of spirits, wine and malt liquor to be consumed on the premises to auditoriums, as defined in section 2, subsection 15, paragraph B. [1997, c. 373, §93 (amd).]


2. No sales at events for children. No liquor may be sold at an auditorium at any event primarily involving primary or secondary school children. [1989, c. 158, §9 (new).]


3. Conditions on sales. [1995, c. 229, §1 (rp).]


Section History:
PL 1989,
Ch. 158,
§9 (NEW).
PL 1995,
Ch. 229,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 373,
§93 (AMD).
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Title 28-A - §1069. Auditoriums (REPEALED) head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1069. Auditoriums (REPEALED)



Section History:
MRSA ,

§T.28A SEC.10694A (RP ).
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4 (NEW).
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Title 28-A - §1070. Civic auditoriums head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1070. Civic auditoriums

1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may issue licenses under this section for the sale of spirits, wine and malt liquor to civic auditoriums as defined in section 2, subsection 15, paragraph C. [1997, c. 373, §94 (amd).]


2. Events on licensed premises only. Licenses issued to civic auditoriums may be used only in conjunction with a function or event held on the licensed premises. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]


3. No sales during events for minors. Licensees may not sell spirits, wine or malt liquor during any school activities or events primarily attended by minors in the rooms where these activities are taking place. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]


4. Licensee must notify bureau. The civic auditorium licensee shall give written notice to the bureau at least 24 hours before a function or event. [1997, c. 373, §95 (amd).]


Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4 (NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 342,
§95 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 373,
§94,95 (AMD).
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Title 28-A - §1071. Incorporated civic organizations head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1071. Incorporated civic organizations

1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may issue licenses under this section for the sale of spirits, wine and malt liquor to be consumed on the premises to incorporated civic organizations, as defined in section 2, subsection 15, paragraph I. [1997, c. 373, §96 (amd).]


2. Up to 5 licensed events per year; one event per license. An incorporated civic organization may obtain up to 5 licenses under this section per calendar year. Each license authorizes the licensee to sell or serve liquor at only one public event or public gathering which is sponsored by the licensee. [1987, c. 151, §2 (rpr).]


3. Length of licenses. One license issued under this section to each incorporated civic organization is valid for up to 7 consecutive days. The other 4 licenses for which the incorporated civic organization is eligible are valid for one day each. The bureau may not issue separate licenses under this section to the same incorporated civic organization for events or gatherings held on consecutive days. [1997, c. 373, §97 (amd).]


4. Application. An incorporated civic organization shall file an application for a license. The application includes the following:



A. Title and purpose of the event; [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]




B. Date, time and duration; [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]




C. Location; [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]




D. Approximate number of persons to be accommodated; [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]




E. Name and address of the sponsoring civic organization and the name and title of the officer making the application; [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]




F. If food is to be served, the name and address of food caterer, if other than the licensee; and [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]




G. Approval by the municipal officers of the municipality in which the proposed licensed premises are located, which, notwithstanding section 653, may be granted without notice or a public hearing. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]

[1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]


5. Ruling on application. The bureau shall approve or deny the application and immediately notify the applicant of its decision. The bureau shall advise the applicant that the license may be revoked and suspended under chapter 33. [1997, c. 373, §98 (amd).]


Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4 (NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 151,
§2 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 373,
§96-98 (AMD).
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Title 28-A - §1072. Clubs head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1072. Clubs

1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may issue licenses under this section for the sale of spirits, wine and malt liquor to be consumed on the premises to clubs, as defined in section 2, subsection 15, paragraph D. [1997, c. 373, §99 (amd).]


2. Requirements. Except as provided in subsection 3, for at least one year immediately before filing the application for a license, a club must have:



A. Been in continuous operation and existence; [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]




B. Regularly occupied as owner or lessee a suitable clubhouse or quarters for use of members; [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]




C. Held regular meetings; [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]




D. Conducted its business through officers regularly elected; and [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]




E. Charged and collected dues from members. [1987, c. 342, §96 (amd).]

[1987, c. 342, §96 (amd).]


3. Exception to one-year requirement. Any organization in the State having a charter from a national organization is exempt from the one-year requirement of subsection 2 if it has been established for not less than 3 months. [1993, c. 730, §44 (amd).]


4. Register of club members. Every club shall keep and maintain a register of the name, identity and address of each member of the club. The club shall allow any liquor enforcement officer or other authorized agent of the bureau to inspect the register at any reasonable time. [1997, c. 373, §99 (amd).]


5. Sale of liquor only to members and guests; exception. Except as provided in paragraph A, licensed clubs may not sell liquor to anyone except members and their guests accompanying them.



A. Licensed veterans' and fraternal organizations and social clubs may sell liquor to members of the same national or affiliated international organization and to members of auxiliaries of the same national or affiliated international organization and their guests accompanying them. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]

[1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]


6. Sales in containers forbidden. No club may sell spirits in the original container. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]


Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4 (NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 342,
§96 (AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 730,
§44 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 373,
§99 (AMD).
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Title 28-A - §1073. Indoor racquet clubs; ice skating clubs; golf club facilities; curling clubs; and bowling centers head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1073. Indoor racquet clubs; ice skating clubs; golf club facilities; curling clubs; and bowling centers

1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may issue licenses under this section for the sale of spirits, wine and malt liquor to be consumed on the premises to bowling centers, curling clubs, golf clubs, indoor ice skating clubs and indoor racquet clubs as defined in section 2, subsection 15, paragraphs B-1, D-1, G, J and K respectively. [1995, c. 558, §5 (amd).]


2. Food availability. The licensee shall offer food for sale to the public at all times that liquor is for sale. For bowling centers, at least 10% of the gross annual income, not including income from the bowling business, must be from the sale of food. [1989, c. 244, §6 (amd).]


3. Separate area for sale of food and liquor. The licensee shall set aside a separate area for the sale and consumption of food and liquor in accordance with the rules of the bureau. For bowling centers, that separate area may not include the area in which the game of bowling is conducted. [1997, c. 373, §100 (amd).]


Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4 (NEW).
PL 1989,
Ch. 244,
§6 (AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 558,
§4-6 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 373,
§100 (AMD).
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Title 28-A - §1074. Outdoor stadiums head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1074. Outdoor stadiums

1. Issuance of licenses. The bureau may issue licenses under this section for the sale of wine and malt liquor to be consumed on the premises to outdoor stadiums, as defined in section 2, subsection 15, paragraph M. A concessionaire or lessee may be issued a license under this section, regardless of whether it controls the premises, as long as that concessionaire or lessee complies with the notice provisions applicable to qualified catering services in section 1076, subsection 7 prior to exercising the license. [1997, c. 373, §101 (amd).]


2. No sales at events for children. The licensee may not sell any liquor at an outdoor stadium at any event primarily involving primary or secondary school children. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]


3. Conditions on sales. The licensee may not sell liquor in the spectator stands at an outdoor stadium. Liquor may be sold only by the glass in plastic or paper cups. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]


Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4 (NEW).
PL 1997,
Ch. 373,
§101 (AMD).
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Title 28-A - §1075-A. Golf course mobile service bar head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1075-A. Golf course mobile service bar

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.



A. "Mobile service bar" means a golf cart or other similar vehicle staffed by an employee of the golf course and outfitted for storage, cooling or refrigeration and sale and service of malt liquor in cans or bottles. [2003, c. 579, §4 (new).]

[2003, c. 579, §4 (new).]


2. License. The bureau may issue a license for a mobile service bar to a licensee who owns a golf course or may issue a license for a mobile service bar to a Class A restaurant, Class A restaurantlounge or Class I hotel located at a golf course and to a golf course owner. The licensee shall ensure that:



A. All individuals selling, serving or dispensing malt liquor from a mobile service bar are employees of the golf course; [2003, c. 579, §4 (new).]




B. The licensee does not possess or permit possession, sale or consumption of any malt liquor on the golf course other than that which is permitted and purchased by the licensee in accordance with the license or licenses granted; [2005, c. 108, §4 (rpr).]




C. A sufficient number of employees are deployed to adequately control and ensure adherence to laws applying to the serving, sale and consumption of malt liquor on the golf course; [2003, c. 579, §4 (new).]




D. Service or consumption of any liquor is not allowed in parking lots except as otherwise provided in this chapter; [2003, c. 579, §4 (new).]




E. A licensee or licensee's employees do not allow patrons to leave the golf course with any liquor; [2003, c. 579, §4 (new).]




F. Only one standard serving of malt liquor is served to an individual at a time; [2003, c. 579, §4 (new).]




G. Signs are posted that state that a patron may not bring alcoholic beverages onto the premises of the golf course; [2003, c. 579, §4 (new).]




H. Signs are placed on the mobile service bar that state that service or consumption of any liquor by a person under 21 years of age is prohibited; [2003, c. 579, §4 (new).]




I. Malt liquor from a mobile service bar is purchased and consumed only by those patrons engaged in a round of golf; [2003, c. 579, §4 (new).]




J. The operator of a mobile service bar is at least 21 years of age and has successfully completed an alcohol server education course; and [2003, c. 579, §4 (new).]




K. The operator of a mobile service bar has the ability and necessary tools to immediately contact a golf course employee working at the part of the golf course licensed as an on-premises establishment for assistance in enforcing the provisions of this section. [2003, c. 579, §4 (new).]

[2005, c. 108, §4 (amd).]


3. Penalty. A person who brings alcoholic beverages onto the premises of a golf course commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $250 nor more than $1,500 may be adjudged. [2003, c. 579, §4 (new).]


4. Revocation and suspension of license. A licensee who holds a license issued by the bureau under this section and any other licenses that that licensee holds to sell liquor for on-premises consumption are subject to chapter 33 to the same extent as are other on-premises licensees. [2005, c. 108, §5 (rpr).]


5. Transportation of open containers prohibited. A patron of a golf course licensed under this section who operates a golf cart is prohibited from transporting an open container of liquor across a public way as defined by Title 29-A, section 2112-A, subsection 1, paragraph D. [2003, c. 579, §4 (new).]


6. Repeal. [2005, c. 108, §6 (rp).]


Section History:
PL 2003,
Ch. 579,
§4 (NEW).
PL 2005,
Ch. 108,
§4-6 (AMD).
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Title 28-A - §1075. Auxiliary licenses at ski areas and golf courses head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1075. Auxiliary licenses at ski areas and golf courses

1. Licenses. The bureau may issue one auxiliary license under this section for additional premises to any Class A restaurant or Class A restaurantlounge, Class I hotel located at a ski area or golf course, or to a Class I golf club or a Class I or Class V club located at a golf course, if the following requirements are met:



A. The additional premises are located at the same ski area or golf course where the Class A restaurant, Class A restaurantlounge, lounge, hotel, or qualified club is licensed; [1995, c. 195, §2 (amd).]




B. Food is for sale at the additional premises, although not necessarily prepared there; [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]




C. The additional premises are properly equipped, including tables, chairs and restrooms; and [1995, c. 195, §2 (amd).]




D. The Department of Health and Human Services licenses the additional premises. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new); 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (rev).]

[1995, c. 195, §2 (amd); 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (rev).]


2. Sales for consumption on slopes or courses prohibited. This section does not permit a ski area to sell liquor for consumption on the slopes away from the licensed area. Except as provided in section 1075-A, a golf course may not sell liquor for consumption on the course away from the licensed area. [2005, c. 108, §2 (amd).]


2-A. Sales for consumption on slopes or courses prohibited. [2005, c. 108, §3 (rp).]


Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4 (NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 410,
§ZZ19 (AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 730,
§45 (AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 195,
§2 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 579,
§2,3 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 689,
§B6 (REV).
PL 2005,
Ch. 108,
§2,3 (AMD).
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Title 28-A - §1076. Qualified catering services head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1076. Qualified catering services

1. Issuance of licenses. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the bureau may issue licenses under this section for the sale of spirits, wine and malt liquor to be consumed on the premises to qualified catering services as defined in section 2, subsection 15, paragraph P.



A. "Premises," as used in this section, means the premises where the qualified catering service is selling and serving liquor, either its principal place of business or the premises where the event being catered is held. [1987, c. 342, §97 (new).]

[1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §20 (amd).]


2. Compliance with local option decisions. The bureau may license only those qualified catering services whose principal place of business is located in municipalities that have previously voted affirmatively on questions pertaining to on-premise sales provided in chapter 5.



A. Every event catered by the qualified catering service must also be located in a municipality that has previously voted affirmatively on questions pertaining to on-premise sales provided in chapter 5. [1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §20 (amd).]

[1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §20 (amd).]


3. Income from sale of food requirement. At least a minimum amount of gross annual income must be from the sale of food for each qualified catering service. The income from sale of food requirement is based on the population of the municipality in which the qualified catering service is located. For purposes of this section, "year-round" means operated for more than 6 months in a year.



A. In municipalities having a population of over 50,000 persons:

(1) Year-round qualified catering services must have a minimum gross income of $50,000 a year from the sale of food to the public; and


(2) Part-time qualified catering services must have a minimum gross income of:

(a) Thirty thousand dollars from the sale of food to the public if the catering service operates for more than 3 months but no more than 6 months in a year; and


(b) Twenty thousand dollars from the sale of food to the public if the catering service operates for no more than 3 months in a year.

[1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §20 (amd).]




B. In municipalities having a population of 30,001 to 50,000 persons:

(1) Year-round qualified catering services must have a minimum gross income of $40,000 a year from the sale of food to the public; and


(2) Part-time qualified catering services must have a minimum gross income of:

(a) Twenty-five thousand dollars from the sale of food to the public if the catering service operates for more than 3 months but no more than 6 months in a year; and


(b) Twenty thousand dollars from the sale of food to the public if the catering service operates for no more than 3 months in a year.

[1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §20 (amd).]




C. In municipalities having a population of 20,001 to 30,000 persons:

(1) Year-round qualified catering services must have a minimum gross income of $30,000 a year from the sale of food to the public; and


(2) Part-time qualified catering services must have a minimum gross income of $20,000 from the sale of food to the public if the catering service operates for more than 3 months but no more than 6 months in a year.
[1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §20 (amd).]




D. In municipalities having a population of 7,501 to 20,000 persons:

(1) Year-round qualified catering services must have a minimum gross income of $15,000 a year from the sale of food to the public; and


(2) Part-time qualified catering services must have a minimum gross income of $10,000 from the sale of food to the public if the catering service operates for no more than 6 months in a year.
[1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §20 (amd).]




E. In municipalities having a population of 7,500 persons or less:

(1) Year-round qualified catering services must have a minimum gross income of $5,000 a year from the sale of food to the public; and


(2) Part-time qualified catering services must have a minimum gross income of $2,500 from the sale of food to the public if the catering service operates for no more than 6 months in a year.
[1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §20 (amd).]

[1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §20 (amd).]


4. Bureau determines applicant would probably qualify. The bureau may issue the license if it determines that the applicant for a new license would probably qualify. [1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §20 (amd).]


5. Licensee for renewal must show proof of meeting income requirement. The bureau may not renew any license for the sale of liquor under this section unless the licensee furnishes the bureau with proof that the previous year's business conformed to the income requirements of this section. [1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §20 (amd).]


6. Income from vending machines not included. The income from the sale of food placed in vending machines must not be included in the minimum dollar requirements of this section. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]


7. Provision of liquor at places other than principal place of business. Licensed qualified catering services that would like to provide the service of liquor at locations other than their principal places of business shall file an application with the bureau at least 24 hours in advance of any function or event at which liquor is to be sold or served. Application must be made on a form provided by the bureau and must contain the following:



A. Date, time and approximate duration; [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]




B. Location; [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]




C. Name and address of the person or persons, firm or corporation making arrangements; [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]




D. Approval by the municipal officers or a municipal official designated by the municipal officers of the municipality in which the catered function or event is to be held, which, notwithstanding the provisions of section 653, may be granted without public notice; and [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]




E. Any other information the bureau considers necessary. [1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §20 (amd).]

[1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §20 (amd).]


8. Ruling on application. The bureau shall approve or deny the application to provide service of liquor at a location other than the principal place of business, and shall immediately notify the applicant of its decision. [1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §20 (amd).]


9. No additional fee. The bureau may not charge a fee for provision of the service of liquor at locations other than the principal place of business in addition to the license fee paid by the qualified catering service. [1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §20 (amd).]


Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4 (NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 342,
§97-99 (AMD).
PL 1987,
Ch. 360,
§ (AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 410,
§ZZ20 (AMD).
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Title 28-A - §1077. Public service corporations: Vessel, railroad and airline corporations head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1077. Public service corporations: Vessel, railroad and airline corporations

1. Licenses. The bureau may issue licenses under this section for the sale of spirits, wine and malt liquor by vessel, railroad and airline corporations in their boats, cars and aircraft. [1997, c. 373, §102 (amd).]


2. Vessels. The requirements and conditions for licenses for vessels are as follows.



A. The bureau may not require that the vessels be equipped to supply food or provide food service. [1997, c. 373, §103 (amd).]




B. Except as provided in subparagraph (1), licenses issued under this section to vessel companies operating boats within the State authorize the licensees to sell liquor in the boats after leaving and before reaching ports within the State and licenses issued under this section to commercial vessel companies operating boats on inland waters authorize the licensees to sell liquor on board the boat after leaving and before reaching docks on inland waters.

(1) A licensee may sell liquor for consumption on board a vessel that is in port or docked, only if prior approval for the sale is obtained from the bureau under the license application procedure in section 653. A separate approval must be obtained for each port or dock location from which on-board sales of liquor are to be made.
[1997, c. 656, §2 (amd).]




C. A vessel licensed to sell liquor under this section may sell liquor on Sundays only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and midnight on inland waters and when operated within the 3-mile limit on coastal waters. [1997, c. 656, §3 (amd).]




D. Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 121 and 122, a vessel on inland waters may sell liquor without approval of the municipal officers or, in the case of unincorporated places, the county commissioners. [1997, c. 656, §4 (new).]

[1997, c. 656, §§2-4 (amd).]


3. Railroad corporations. The requirements and conditions for licenses for railroad corporations are as follows.



A. The license issued to a railroad corporation operating dining cars or passenger cars within the State authorizes the licensee to sell liquor to be consumed in the cars only after leaving and before reaching the terminal stops. [1987, c. 342, §100 (rpr).]

[1987, c. 342, §100 (amd).]


4. Airlines. The requirements and conditions for licenses for airlines are as follows.



A. The license issued to an airline operating aircraft within the State authorizes the licensee to sell liquor in the aircraft to be consumed in the aircraft only after leaving and before reaching airports within the State. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]

[1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]


5. License sufficient throughout the State. One license issued under this section is sufficient to cover all aircraft, passenger cars or vessels operated by the licensed public service corporation. [1987, c. 45, Pt. A, §4 (new).]


Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4 (NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 342,
§100 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 373,
§102,103 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 656,
§2-4 (AMD).
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Title 28-A - §1078. Vessel corporations owned by certificate of approval holders (REPEALED) head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1078. Vessel corporations owned by certificate of approval holders (REPEALED)



Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4 (NEW).
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Title 28-A - §1079. International air terminals head>

Title 28-A: LIQUORS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Part 3: LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subpart 2: RETAIL LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Chapter 43: LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 45, Pt. A, @4 (new))

§1079. International air terminals

1. Issuance of license to operators of air terminals. The bureau may issue licenses under this section for the sale of spirits, wine and malt liquor to be consumed on the premises to operators of international air terminals, as defined in section 2, subsection 15, or their agent or concessionaire. [1997, c. 373, §104 (amd).]


2. Sale of liquor. An international air terminal licensee may sell liquor during the hours permitted under section 4, subsection 1, to:



A. International passengers in transit; and [1987, c. 342, §101 (new).]




B. Other persons. [1987, c. 342, §101 (new).]

[1987, c. 342, §101 (rpr).]


3. Sale of liquor to international passengers in transit. Notwithstanding section 4, subsection 1, an international air terminal licensee may sell liquor to international passengers in transit during the hours sales are prohibited under section 4, subsection 1. [1987, c. 342, §101 (rpr).]


4. International passengers in transit defined. "International passenger in transit" means an airline passenger who is in transit and whose point of either origin or destination is a foreign country. [1987, c. 342, §101 (new).]


Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 45,
§A4 (NEW).
PL 1987,
Ch. 342,
§101 (RPR).
PL 1997,
Ch. 373,
§104 (AMD).
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