4 Del. Admin. Code § 1004-1.0 - History

1.1 The Commissioner grants multiple activity club licenses to private country clubs that satisfy the definition for this particular class of license (4 Del.C. § 101 [28]) and meet the requirements of the Commissioner's rules governing multiple activity clubs (Delaware Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner Rules 1007 and 1009). In addition, many non-profit, charitable organizations are granted gathering licenses pursuant to 4 Del.C. § 514(b) and Commissioner Rule 602 to sell alcoholic liquors on the grounds and golf courses of private country clubs, outside of the licensed club house. The issuance of both types of licenses is consistent with the intent of the Liquor Control Act, which is to make alcoholic liquors available to members and guests, who are of legal drinking age, under strictly controlled conditions.

1.2 It is the finding of the Commissioner that the private country clubs licensed to sell alcoholic liquors in Delaware have established and enforced reasonable rules and guidelines governing the conduct of their members and guests. Responsible and lawful behavior is required of all members and guests. On various occasions, the Commissioner has approved the extension of country club liquor licenses to include areas of the grounds and golf course outside of the normally licensed club house. These events have been held for many years without incident. Several country clubs have now requested approval to expand their liquor license to allow for the sale and consumption of alcoholic liquors on the grounds and golf courses that they operate. Requests have been made to allow the selling of alcoholic liquors from concessionaire stands and mobile golf carts, and to permit the consumption of alcoholic liquors on the entire premises controlled by the country club.

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4 Del. Admin. Code § 1004-1.0

19 DE Reg. 775 (02/01/16)