N.M. Admin. Code § 15.10.51.13 - ALCOHOL SERVICE BY EMPLOYEES ONLY
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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