N.M. Admin. Code § 15.11.29.8

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

Section 15.11.29.8 - TASTING PERMIT, GENERAL PROVISIONS

A licensed dispenser, retailer, resident manufacturer, wholesaler, winegrower, non-resident manufacturer or an agent or lessee of any such licensed entity may apply for and receive a tasting permit on a licensed premises that sells alcoholic beverages directly to the public and shall adhere to the following limitations of the permit:

A. The liquid volume of all pours of alcoholic beverages must be no larger than a taste.

B. All tastes must be given free of charge.

C. All tastes must be poured by the permit holder, or an employee, agent or contractor of the licensee, with a valid server certification. Any such employee, agent or contractor must be directly paid by the licensee holding the tasting permit, not through a third party.

D. The permit holder, and its employees, agents or contractors may not sell any alcoholic beverages while operating the tasting permit.

E. The licensee shall notify the division in writing or via email at least 48 hours prior to conducting any tasting event, disclosing the date, time and location of the tasting event.

N.M. Admin. Code § 15.11.29.8

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