N.M. Admin. Code § 15.10.51.13

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 15.10.51.13 - ALCOHOL SERVICE BY EMPLOYEES ONLY

A. All alcoholic beverages sold or served to members of the public pursuant to a liquor license must be sold or served by a person who has a valid alcohol server permit and is an employee or independent contractor of the licensee.

B. Except as provided in this sub-section, self-service of alcoholic beverages is not permitted in an establishment licensed to sell alcohol:

(1) A person may self-serve beer from a pitcher that has been previously served to that person if in compliance with Subsection D of 15.10.51.11 NMAC, above.

(2) A person may self-serve wine from a bottle or carafe that has been previously served to that person if in compliance with Subsection D of 15.10.51.11 NMAC, above.

C. Devices that allow a non-employee in a licensed premises to self-serve themselves an alcoholic beverage are prohibited, except that nothing in this paragraph shall prevent the otherwise lawful sale or service of alcoholic beverages from a "mini-bar" in a "hotel" as defined in Subsection N of 60-3A-3 NMSA 1978.

D. No licensee, agent, lessee, contractor or employee of the licensee shall consume alcoholic beverages while on duty with the following exceptions:

(1) owners, employees, contractors, licensed wholesalers and licensed retailers may drink alcoholic beverages for product training and evaluation purposes, but must not become impaired;

(2) entertainers who contract with a licensed establishment and are not involved in the sale or service of alcoholic beverages may consume alcoholic beverages; and

(3) the licensee, lessee, or an owner or operator may consume alcoholic beverages provided that such consumption does not result in impairment.

N.M. Admin. Code § 15.10.51.13

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVIII, Issue 08, April 25, 2017, eff. 4/25/2017, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 18, September 28, 2021, eff. 9/28/2021