New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 15 - GAMBLING AND LIQUOR CONTROL
Chapter 10 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES GENERAL PROVISIONS
Part 51 - SALES - RESTRICTIONS ON SALES
Section 15.10.51.13 - ALCOHOL SERVICE BY EMPLOYEES ONLY

Universal Citation: 15 NM Admin Code 15.10.51.13

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. All alcoholic beverages sold or served to members of the public pursuant to a liquor license must be sold or served by a person who has a valid alcohol server permit and is an employee or independent contractor of the licensee.

B. Except as provided in this sub-section, self-service of alcoholic beverages is not permitted in an establishment licensed to sell alcohol:

(1) A person may self-serve beer from a pitcher that has been previously served to that person if in compliance with Subsection D of 15.10.51.11 NMAC, above.

(2) A person may self-serve wine from a bottle or carafe that has been previously served to that person if in compliance with Subsection D of 15.10.51.11 NMAC, above.

C. Devices that allow a non-employee in a licensed premises to self-serve themselves an alcoholic beverage are prohibited, except that nothing in this paragraph shall prevent the otherwise lawful sale or service of alcoholic beverages from a "mini-bar" in a "hotel" as defined in Subsection N of 60-3A-3 NMSA 1978.

D. No licensee, agent, lessee, contractor or employee of the licensee shall consume alcoholic beverages while on duty with the following exceptions:

(1) owners, employees, contractors, licensed wholesalers and licensed retailers may drink alcoholic beverages for product training and evaluation purposes, but must not become impaired;

(2) entertainers who contract with a licensed establishment and are not involved in the sale or service of alcoholic beverages may consume alcoholic beverages; and

(3) the licensee, lessee, or an owner or operator may consume alcoholic beverages provided that such consumption does not result in impairment.

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