I. The commission may issue a license to any of the types of businesses specified in paragraph II of this section in any town which has voted to accept the provisions of N.H. Rev. Stat. § 663:5, I(b) and (c). The license issued shall entitle the licensee to serve beverages, specialty beverages, and wines and similar vinous liquors or fruit juices containing at least
1/2 percent and not over 24 percent alcohol by volume at 60 degrees Fahrenheit, by the glass or other suitable container, and by the bottle if the cap or cork is removed, for consumption on the premises designated by the commission.

Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 178:20

  • Alcohol: means that substance known as ethyl alcohol or hydrated oxide of ethyl alcohol which is commonly produced by the fermentation or distillation of grain, starch, molasses, sugar, potatoes or other substances, including all solids, powders, crystals, dilutions and mixtures of these substances. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 175:1
  • Commission: means the state liquor commission. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 175:1
  • License: means the authority granted by the commission to engage in the sale of liquor, wine, beverages, tobacco products, or e-cigarettes otherwise unlawful unless evidenced by such document. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 175:1
  • Licensee: means the person to whom a license of any kind is issued by the 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
  • Premises: means and includes all parts of the contiguous real estate occupied by a licensee over which the licensee has direct or indirect control or interest and which the licensee uses in the operation of the licensed business, and which have been approved by the commission as proper places in which to exercise the licensee's privilege. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 175:1

II. The commission may authorize bed and breakfasts with suitable cooking and dining areas, dining cars, vessels serving food, restaurants, and outlets of the New Hampshire Fair Association who are members in good standing to serve beverages, specialty beverages, and wines in any areas approved by the commission at such times as food is available. New Hampshire Fair Association outlets shall not be subject to reduced fees as provided by N.H. Rev. Stat. § 178:29.
III. No beverages, specialty beverages, or liquor shall be consumed in the licensed areas except those that are sold by the licensee.
IV. No beverages, specialty beverages, or liquor shall be removed from the licensed premises by patrons, except as provided by N.H. Rev. Stat. § 179:27-a.
V. [Repealed.]