This bill amends existing liquor licensing laws to allow for-profit organizations to obtain one-day liquor licenses and expands eligibility for on-premises licenses to include barber shops, salons, and spas. Specifically, it introduces a new subparagraph (l-a) under RSA 178:22, V, which permits the commission to issue limited one-day licenses to responsible individuals representing for-profit organizations, with certain conditions such as a maximum of 500 patrons and a limit of six licenses per entity per year. Additionally, the bill requires that the organization’s representative obtain approvals from local fire, health, and police departments before applying for the license.

Furthermore, the bill modifies RSA 179:44, II, to allow beverage tastings on premises approved by the commission, replacing the term "licensed" with "approved by the commission." It also amends RSA 178:21, I(a) to clarify that the commission can issue licenses to various business types, and introduces new paragraphs that allow salons and barbershops to serve one alcoholic beverage to customers receiving services, with specific limits on the amount served and a $100 licensing fee. The bill stipulates that these changes will take effect at different times, with the provisions for salons and barbershops becoming effective 365 days after passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 178:22, 179:44
As Amended by the Senate: 178:22, 179:44
As Amended by the Senate (2nd): 178:22, 179:44
As Amended by the House: 178:22, 179:44, 178:21
Version adopted by both bodies: 178:22, 179:44, 178:21
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 178:22, 179:44, 178:21