New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Liq - State Liquor Commission
Chapter Liq 700 - LICENSEE LICENSING
Part Liq 706 - PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED FOR NEW OR RENEWAL APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES
Section Liq 706.09 - On-premises Beverage and Wine License Requirements

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Liq 706.09

Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

(a) On-premises beverage and wine licensees shall only serve beverage and wine in licensed areas at such times as food is available.

(b) Bed and breakfasts shall:

(1) Meet the definition of RSA 175:1, VI;

(2) Be licensed pursuant to RSA 143-A, RSA 47:17, or RSA 147:1;

(3) Have toilet facilities available meeting the requirements of RSA 143-A;

(4) Have dining areas with seating for guests as required by RSA 179:27;

(5) Have hot and cold cooking and preparation areas capable of servicing at least the maximum number of registered guests at a time;

(6) Have family style or dining areas with wait service capable of seating the maximum number of registered guests at one time;

(7) Have a posted room rate that includes breakfast; and

(8) Have a securable area for the storage of their beverage and wine.

(c) Dining cars meeting the definition of RSA 175:1, XXIX shall have:

(1) Dining areas meeting the provisions of RSA 179:27 and hot and cold food preparation areas capable of servicing at least the maximum capacity of the dining car licensed pursuant to RSA 143-A, RSA 47:17, or RSA 147:1 as applicable;

(2) Wait service provided for the safety of the passengers; and

(3) A securable area for the storage of their beverage and wine.

(d) Vessels meeting the definition of RSA 175:1, LXV shall have:

(1) Areas capable of servicing at least the maximum number of passengers on the vessel at a time licensed pursuant to RSA 143-A, RSA 47:17, or RSA 147:1 as applicable including provisions for cold food consisting of, but not limited to:
a. Cold food storage and preparation area; or

b. Cold storage for prepackaged foods; and

(2) A securable area for the storage of their beverage and wine.

(e) Restaurants meeting the definition of RSA 175:1, LIX shall have:

(1) Dining areas with seating for 20 patrons meeting the provisions of RSA 179:27 and food service preparation and cooking areas capable of servicing the licensed dining areas, pursuant to RSA 143-A, RSA 47:17, or RSA 147:1 as applicable including both hot and cold food preparation areas;

(2) Wait service as an option in the cafeteria or self-service restaurant operations; and

(3) A securable area for the storage of their beverage and wine.

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