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
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:
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: