Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 176:17

  • Commission: means the state liquor commission. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 175:1
  • Liquor: means all distilled and rectified spirits, alcohol, wines, fermented and malt liquors and cider, of over 6 percent alcoholic content by volume at 60 degrees Fahrenheit. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 175:1
  • state: when applied to different parts of the United States, may extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall include said district and territories. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:4
The liquor commission shall purchase all liquor, wine, and beverages from primary sources. For the purposes of this title,primary sourcemeans the manufacturer or producer, whether or not it is within the state. If a primary source is not available, the commissioner may, if he or she feels it is in the best interests of the state, allow an exemption and shall explain why such exemption has been allowed.