N.M. Admin. Code § 15.11.25.9

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

Section 15.11.25.9 - SMALL MANUFACTURER'S PRIVATE CELEBRATION PERMITS

A. A small brewer, winegrower or craft distiller may apply for a private celebration permit for a private event, in which the organizers of the event wish for alcoholic beverages to be sold, served, and consumed by guests, provided that the license is not in suspension and the licensee submits the application at least 10 days prior to the event, subject to the following requirements:

(1) Permits for applications received less than seven days prior to February 28th for events to held after March 1st may not be issued until after March 1st to ensure that the license has been renewed;

(2) Applications must have an original signature, or electronic signature pursuant to Section 14-16-1 et seq., NMSA 1978, accompanied by the required fee and all required information before they will be processed. Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant.

(3) All fees submitted are non-refundable, regardless of whether the permit has been issued, the event is postponed, or the event is cancelled for any reason.

B. The application for a private celebration permit must be accompanied by written permission from the governing body of the local option district where the private celebration is held.

C. The application must contain a diagram, site plan or floor plan of the location of the celebration or event that complies with the requirements of Subsections C and D of 15.11.21.12 NMAC, and which designates the location where alcoholic beverages will be dispensed and consumed. The applicant may be requested by the director to submit submit photographs or electronic images of the proposed location.

D. Private celebration permits will not be issued for more than three consecutive days, unless the director finds good cause to justify a longer period. A separate application fee must be paid for each day requested. No permit will be issued for more than 12 hours on a single day.

E. The application shall contain a statement of the number of people expected to consume alcoholic beverages and a plan for security, including appropriate number, placement and assigned duties of security personnel, to ensure compliance with the liquor control act and these rules. If the director deems the security plan insufficient, the director may deny the permit or require additional security measures as a condition of approval.

F. Private celebration permits shall not be issued for an existing licensed premises unless the license on the licensed premises, or the appropriate portion of the licensed premises, is in voluntary suspension.

G. A copy of the private celebration permit and the posters required by 15.11.2.9 NMAC must be prominently displayed at the bar station on the specially licensed premises.

H. A small brewer, winegrower, or craft distiller may sell the beer, wine, and spiritous liquors of other small brewers, winegrowers, and craft distillers pursuant to a permit issued under this section.

I. Private celebration permits are not subject to any Sunday sales restrictions in the local option district where the celebration is to be held.

J. Outdoor areas to be permitted pursuant to this section shall satisfy the requirements of 15.10.32.13 NMAC.

N.M. Admin. Code § 15.11.25.9

3/31/97; Recompiled 12/31/01, Reserved 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