Sunday, November 27, 2016

The Easiest Ways To Avoid A Liquor License Violation

By Betty Nelson


Owners of restaurants, bars, grocery and quick shop stores have to apply for licenses before they can sell any kind of alcohol. Many business owners believe it is important for them to get approval because they feel the ability to sell alcohol will significantly increase their profits. Usually a city, such as New Mexico, has to vote on approval, and there are a number of things that go into their decision. The probability of the business committing a liquor license violation is one of them.

Although what is legal in one state may not be legal in another, it is never a good idea to sell alcohol to an underage individual. This is one of the fastest ways to lose your permit. A lot of young people will try to convince business owners they are old enough to purchase beer or wine. They may have identification that looks convincing, but if you have any doubts, you should refuse them service and make them leave your establishment.

You have a responsibility to refuse service to anyone who is intoxicated. He or she might try to convince you they are fine, but you clearly know they are not. When you allow them to continue to drink in your establishment or buy a bottle in your package store, you will be held liable if they get into an accident and hurt someone.

Casinos are one of the exceptions to rules about gambling and alcohol. Gambling is illegal in many states and, unless your licenses state otherwise, you are not allowed to permit slot machines or card games played for money in your establishment. If you have a nightclub and you want to have live entertainment, you will have to petition the city when you initially get licensed.

Disagreements in bars are not unusual, but you must take measures to see that you are running an establishment with a no tolerance rule. Offenders should be ejected and ordered off the property. If you have too many disruptions at your business, your permits might be revoked. Illegal drugs can never be permitted if you want to keep your business open.

Although it may seem like harmless fun and a good promotion, you shouldn't have contests with free alcohol as a prize. You should also avoid letting anyone running a bar tab, allowing patrons to order drinks on credit. You need to get a credit card, and put the cost of each drink on that.

You can't get licenses and give them to someone else, and you will have to petition the city when you do any kind of remodeling that increases or decreases your business space. Convicted felons won't be able to obtain licenses and refusing to cooperate with law enforcement will get your permits revoked.

Having the ability to offer alcoholic drinks in a restaurant or store can be great for your business, but you have to be careful to follow the law. If you lose your permit, you will probably have trouble getting it back.




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