Section Liq 702.04 - Required Documentation As part of the application process, applicants shall produce and submit copies of the following documents:
(a) For all applicants located within the state of New Hampshire:(1) A signed deed, lease, or rental agreement for the premises: a. In name of applicant; andb. Providing that the applicant has the right to occupy the premises and is in control of the premises;(2) A copy of a valid certificate, license, or letter of compliance issued by the state or town in which the business is located showing compliance with the provisions of RSA 143-A;(3) A bill of sale or lease for all furniture, fixtures, and equipment that:a. Shall be in name of applicant; andb. Shall state that applicant owns, leases or rents the furniture and equipment;(4) A signed and dated bill of sale for any alcoholic beverages purchased when buying an existing business that specifies: b. The complete inventory of stock by brand type;(5) A copy of the trade name registration with the New Hampshire secretary of state;(6) A notarized affidavit showing affiant's ownership, management control, or employment by the business applying for a license;(7) A managerial appointment consisting of a letter from and signed by the owners, partners, or members or a manager of an limited liability corporation ("LLC") or authorized corporate officer, as applicable, naming the manager together with his or her address, date, and place of birth;(8) A diagram, sketch, or plan of physical layout of establishment;(9) Copy of prior license or trade name and prior license number;(10) A notarized certificate or affidavit from the registered agent of the entity furnishing all information required by RSA 178:3, V;(11) A notarized original power of attorney and original affidavit for any person with power of attorney;(12) Town or city approval;(13) Permit of assembly; and(14) Health or food service license, if applicable;(b) For on-premises licenses: (1) A signed bill of sale or lease of draft system or humidor for cigar bar, to the applicant;(2) A copy of a valid permit of assembly, letter, or certificate of occupancy issued by the local or state fire authorities;(3) Food service permit from local or state health agency;(4) Menu, if the applicant operates a restaurant; and(5) Correspondence from the municipality indicating that it does not object to the forms of entertainment proposed by the applicant;(c) For a corporation: (1) A certificate of incorporation with all addendums attached;(2) A corporate certificate or letter of good standing from the New Hampshire secretary of state dated or issued within the last 12 months;(3) A copy of the articles of incorporation, by-laws, and an attachment indicating ownership and distribution of stock within the corporation;(4) A copy of the certificate of authority from the New Hampshire secretary of state, if a non-New Hampshire corporation;(5) Minutes of the election of the current officers and directors or minutes of each meeting electing officers or directors to provide a complete and accurate record of the current status of all officers and directors and true ownership of the corporation or a sworn affidavit by the corporate secretary attesting to who the current officers and directors are in lieu of minutes;(6) Complete list of all current corporate officers, directors, shareholders including: b. Date of birth ("DOB"); and(7) Notarized original power of attorney and original affidavit for any person with power of attorney;(d) For limited liability corporations ("LLC"):(1) A copy of the certificate of existence issued by the New Hampshire secretary of state, or a copy of the certificate of formation of the limited liability company with the filing date stamp of the New Hampshire secretary of state, or a copy of the authorization of the New Hampshire secretary of state for the LLC to do business in New Hampshire;(2) A copy of the certificate of good standing issued within the last 12 months;(3) A copy of the LLC operating agreement; and(4) Complete list of all current members or appointments of LLC managers including: (e) For partnerships: (1) A notarized affidavit showing the partner's ownership, management control, or employment by the business applying for a license; and(2) Notarized original power of attorney and original affidavit for any person with power of attorney;(f) For a liquor, wine or beverage manufacturer, brew pub, beverage vendor, nano brewer, or rectifier a copy of the United States Treasury Tax and Trade Bureau ("TTB") permit issued to the applicant;(g) For a common carrier, a copy of the United States Department of Transportation or Interstate Commerce Commission license or an affidavit from a New Hampshire based in-state carrier attesting to being a person who, for a fee, provides public transportation of goods or persons;(h) For a wholesaler, a surety bond issued to the wholesaler guaranteeing the amount pursuant to the provisions of RSA 178:16, II;(i) For an off-premises special license, a copy of a bill of sale, order of foreclosure, or letter of administration by the judge of probate;(j) For an off-premises with a pharmacy, license or certificate issued by the New Hampshire pharmacy board;(l) For a passenger tramway device, proof of licensing by the New Hampshire department of safety and a copy of the tramway inspection certificate issued for the device;(m) For a college club, proof of accreditation of a college or university with a letter from the accrediting agency indicating that the college or university is accredited and in good standing;(n) For non-profits, proof of non-profit status which shall consist of a copy of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service issued document and New Hampshire secretary of state document granting non-profit status;(o) For a dining or rail car: (1) Proof of inspection with the New Hampshire department of transportation; and(2) A copy of the certificate, letter of compliance, or license issued by the inspecting agency;(p) For a state fair: (1) A written statement indicating official approval of the chief of the fire department with jurisdiction as to the safety of the location;(2) A written statement indicating official approval of the health department with jurisdiction concerning sanitary conditions;(3) A written statement indicating official approval of the police department with jurisdiction as to the accessibility and public safety of the location and the event; and(4) For a New Hampshire fair or exposition, a letter of good standing from the New Hampshire Association of Fairs and Expositions;(q) For social and veterans clubs, a roster of club members and auxiliaries, including addresses;(r) For a one-day license:(1) A written statement indicating official approval of the chief of the fire department with jurisdiction as to the safety of the location;(2) A written statement indicating official approval of the health department with jurisdiction concerning sanitary conditions;(3) A written statement indicating official approval of the police department with jurisdiction as to the accessibility and public safety of the location and the event;(4) A certificate of attendance at a commission management training seminar within 12 months prior to the effective date of the license;(5) A letter of authorization from a non-profit organization designating an official in charge of the event;(6) A notarized affidavit showing affiant's ownership, management control, or employment by the business applying for a license; and(7) A list of alcohol servers for the function;(s) For a vessel, current operating certificate issued by the New Hampshire department of safety;(t) For a wine or beer festival:(1) A written statement indicating official approval of the chief of the fire department with jurisdiction as to the safety of the location;(2) A written statement indicating official approval of the health department with jurisdiction concerning sanitary conditions;(3) A written statement indicating official approval of the police department with jurisdiction as to the accessibility and public safety of the location and the event;(4) A letter of authorization from a non-profit organization designating an official in charge of the event;(5) A notarized affidavit showing affiant's ownership, management control, or employment by the business applying for a license;(6) A list of alcohol servers for the function; and(7) A certificate of attendance at a commission management training seminar within 12 months prior to the effective date of the license;(u) For a vending tobacco license, location and name of business of each tobacco vending machine;(v) For pari-mutuel and commercial motor vehicle race track license, a listing of the areas that the applicant intends to utilize for the service and consumption of alcoholic beverages including a brief description of the area; and(w) For an agency store: (1) A financial statement from a credit company or bank providing a copy of the applicant's credit standing;(2) Letters of recommendation from 3 New Hampshire residents indicating the reliability of the applicant's customer service record in the community; and(3) Any photographs of the business or other representation or other documentation that the applicant wants the commission to consider in the selection process.N.H. Admin. Code § Liq 702.04
See Revision Notes #1 and #2 at chapter heading for Liq 700Derived from Volume XL Number 41, Filed October 8, 2020, Proposed by #13114, Effective 9/25/2020, Expires 9/25/2030.