N.H. Code Admin. R. Liq 706.11 - On-Premises Cocktail Lounge Licenses

Except for one day and performing arts facility licenses, all applicants for a cocktail lounge license shall:

(a) Have a separate room, or in the case of a vessel, designated areas with seating for passengers, operated for the purpose of serving liquor and beverage without food meeting the definition of RSA 175:1, XXIII with rest room facilities;

(b) Except in the case of a vessel, have a fully equipped service bar as defined by RSA 175:1, LXI with room for display of stock and the preparation, refrigeration, and service of liquor and beverages licensed pursuant to RSA 143-A, RSA 47:17, or RSA 147:1 as applicable;

(c) Be independently securable or shall have a securable area for the storage of beverage and liquor;

(d) In addition to the requirements of Liq 707.11(a) through (c):

(1) The holder of an alpine slide cocktail lounge license shall have:

a. A public alpine slide facility as defined by RSA 175:1, IV whose passenger tramway device is currently registered by the New Hampshire passenger tramway safety board; and

b. Securable premises in a building open to the public in which the cocktail lounge shall be housed;

(2) The holder of a ballroom cocktail lounge license shall have:

a. Securable premises in a building open to the public in which the cocktail lounge shall be housed meeting the definition of RSA 175:1, V;

b. A securable room or area for the storage of alcoholic beverages and liquor for those licensees utilizing the provisions of RSA 178:22, V(c)(2) during the times when the privilege is being exercised; and

c. A separate room for the service of private groups in addition to the public areas of the ballroom for those ballroom licensees wishing to remain open to the public while serving private groups under a supplemental license issued pursuant to RSA 178:22, V(c)(3);

(3) The holder of a bowling facility cocktail lounge license shall have:

a. Securable premises in a building open to the public in which the bowling facility as defined by RSA 175:1I, XI shall be housed; and

b. A separate securable room in the same facility to house the cocktail lounge;

(4) The holder of a caterer's cocktail lounge license shall have:

a. For an off-premises caterer's license, either possession of a convention center cocktail lounge license, a full service restaurant license or a full service hotel license issued by the commission or premises required by RSA 175:1, XV(b); or

b. For an on-premises caterer's license, securable premises in a building with permanent kitchen and dining facilities as defined by RSA 175:1, XVI, with seating meeting the requirements of RSA 179:27 and the facilities listed below:

1. Kitchen preparation and cooking areas capable of servicing 100 patrons at a time when the food is prepared and cooked on the premises, including both hot and cold food preparation areas; and

2. When the food is prepared off the premises by a subcontractor, kitchens shall have a preparation area, refrigeration, and warming or holding devices meeting standards required by local or state health departments pursuant to RSA 143-A, RSA 47:17, or RSA 147:1;

(5) The holder of a college club cocktail lounge license shall have a securable premises in a building housing the cocktail lounge facility which is under the control or ownership of that accredited college or university;

(6) The holder of a military club cocktail lounge license shall have a securable room which is not open to the public, housing the cocktail lounge on the premises of a National Guard Armory;

(7) The holder of a private, veterans, or social club cocktail lounge license shall have:

a. A secured access, by key, electronic pass, or buzzer system to the premises housing the cocktail lounge facility open to members and their guests only; and

b. A separate rental hall facility with an entrance and rest rooms and with either a temporary or permanent service bar separate from the social or veterans club cocktail lounge for those clubs desiring a supplemental club license;

(8) The holder of a convention center cocktail lounge license shall have:

a. Securable premises in a building meeting the definition of RSA 175:1, XXVI; and

b. Permanent non-moveable partitions separating the dining room(s) from the cocktail lounge(s) and other convention rooms;

(9) The holder of a golf facility cocktail lounge license shall have:

a. A golf facility as defined by RSA 175:1, XXXV; and

b. A securable premises in a building on the premises of the golf facility;

(10) The holder of a full service hotel cocktail lounge license shall have permanent non-moveable partitions separating the dining room(s) from the cocktail lounge(s);

(11) The holder of a one day license cocktail lounge license shall have:

a. A public building as defined by RSA 175:1, LV-a that is not the premises of another licensee, but which may be rental facilities meeting the requirements of Liq 501.13(b) on licensed social or veterans club premises;

b. A clearly defined area for service for outdoor areas fenced so as to delineate exactly what is the lounge area, constructed in such a manner to exclude patrons under age 18 who are not accompanied by a parent or guardian; and

c. A licensed area equipped with at least a portable service bar as defined by RSA 175:1, LXII at such times as beverage or liquor are being served or sold;

(12) The holder of a performing arts facility cocktail lounge license shall have:

a. A performing arts facility as defined by RSA 175:1, LII with audience seating for at least 50 patrons; and

b. Securable premises equipped with at least a portable service bar as defined by RSA 175:1, LXII, at such times as beverage or liquor are being served or sold on the premises of the performing arts facility;

(13) The holder of a racetrack facility cocktail lounge license shall have:

a. Either a pari-mutuel or commercial motor vehicle racetrack facility as defined in RSA 175:1, LVI;

b. A securable premises in a building on the premises of the race track facility, or in the case of a commercial motor vehicle race track facility licensed pursuant to RSA 178:22, V(n)(2), at least one securable beverage service facility and a beverage storage area that are secured when unattended;

c. Food service available to patrons; and

d. All service areas for alcoholic beverages other than the cocktail lounge defined by ropes, barriers or segregated in such a manner as to be clearly defined, with signs stating they are areas where alcoholic beverage service is allowed;

(14) The holder of a racquet sports facility cocktail lounge license shall have:

a. A racquet sports facility as defined in RSA 175:1, LVII; and

b. Securable premises in a building on the premises of the racquet sports facility;

(15) The holder of a rail car cocktail lounge license shall have:

a. A securable rail car as defined in RSA 175:1, LVIII licensed or inspected by the New Hampshire department of transportation or other applicable agency; and

b. The rail car coupled to the train in such a manner as not to require passengers under 18 years of age and unaccompanied by their parent or guardian to be seated or otherwise remain in the cocktail lounge;

(16) The holder of a full service restaurant cocktail lounge license shall have:

a. Permanent non-movable partitions separating the dining room(s) from the cocktail lounge(s); and

b. The cocktail lounge connected to the full service dining room by an interior connection or by a common foyer that is part of the licensed premises;

(17) The holder of a ski area cocktail lounge license shall have:

a. Either a cross country ski facility, or a downhill ski facility as defined by RSA 175:1, LXIV; and

b. Securable premises in a building on the contiguous property of the ski area or immediately adjacent to the property of the ski area;

(18) The holder of a vessel cocktail lounge license shall have:

a. A vessel as defined by RSA 175:1, LXV;

b. A service bar whether permanent or temporary at such times as beverage or liquor is being served or sold on the vessel; and

c. A securable area for the storage of their beverage and wine; and

(19) The holder of a billiards/pool hall license shall have:

a. Securable premises in a building open to the public in which the billiard/pool hall facility as defined by RSA 175:1, XI-b shall be housed;

b. Securable area(s) in the same building to house the cocktail lounge that shall be either the same area as a. above or accessible directly from that area; and

c. At least 12 regulation sized, non-coin operated, pool, billiard, pocket billiard, and/or snooker tables, or any combination thereof.

Notes

N.H. Code Admin. R. Liq 706.11

See Revision Notes #1 and #2 at chapter heading for Liq 700 Derived from Volume XL Number 41, Filed October 8, 2020, Proposed by #13114, Effective 9/25/2020, Expires 9/25/2030.