Maine § 28-A §1052-D Taste-testing event license

Maine Statutes

§ 28-A §1052-D — Taste-testing event license

Maine·Title 28-A LIQUORS·Part 3 LICENSES FOR SALE OF LIQUOR·Ch. 43 LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR TO BE CONSUMED ON THE LICENSED PREMISES

1.Taste-testing event license. One or more certificate of approval holders, wholesale licensees or spirits suppliers may apply jointly in any combination for a license to participate in a taste-testing event subject to the conditions prescribed by this section.

2.Sponsored manufacturers. For the purposes of this section, "sponsored manufacturer" means a manufacturer without a license or certificate of approval that is sponsored by a person licensed under subsection 1.

3.Application. An applicant for a taste-testing event license shall submit a written application to the bureau no later than 15 calendar days prior to the first day of the taste-testing event. The application must include the following:

4.Fee. The license fee for a taste-testing event license is $20 for each person licens

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1.
Taste-testing event license.
One or more certificate of approval holders, wholesale licensees or spirits suppliers may apply jointly in any combination for a license to participate in a taste-testing event subject to the conditions prescribed by this section.
2.
Sponsored manufacturers.
For the purposes of this section, "sponsored manufacturer" means a manufacturer without a license or certificate of approval that is sponsored by a person licensed under subsection 1.
3.
Application.
An applicant for a taste-testing event license shall submit a written application to the bureau no later than 15 calendar days prior to the first day of the taste-testing event. The application must include the following:
4.
Fee.
The license fee for a taste-testing event license is $20 for each person licensed under subsection 1 and each sponsored manufacturer participating in the taste-testing event.
5.
Ruling on application.
Upon receipt of an application under subsection 3, the bureau shall immediately approve or deny the application. The bureau shall advise applicants that the license may be suspended or revoked under chapter 33.
6.
Up to 10 licensed events per year; one event per license.
A person eligible for a license under subsection 1 may obtain up to 10 licenses under this section per calendar year. Each license permits a taste-testing event lasting up to 4 consecutive days.
7.
Conditions.
The following conditions apply to taste-testing events licensed under this section.
8.
Information to be provided by the bureau.
The bureau shall develop an informational pamphlet or similar document that is posted on the bureau's publicly accessible website describing the conditions that apply to the conduct of a taste-testing event, including generally applicable laws and rules that are not described in this section. The bureau shall consider commonly cited violations from similar events that have been conducted in the State when developing the informational pamphlet or similar document.
9.
Retail sales for off-premises consumption.
Notwithstanding any provision of this Title to the contrary, a licensed in-state brewery, small brewery, winery, small winery, distillery or small distillery may sell for off-premises consumption at a taste-testing event under this section malt liquor, wine or spirits manufactured in the State by the licensee under the following conditions.