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) to RSA 178:22, permitting the commission to issue limited licenses to responsible individuals representing for-profit organizations for events with up to 500 patrons, with a maximum of six licenses per entity per year. The bill also stipulates that these licenses require approvals from local fire, health, and police departments, and it establishes age restrictions for areas where alcohol is served. Additionally, it allows the commission to suspend licenses if deemed contrary to public interest.

Furthermore, the bill modifies RSA 179:44 to permit beverage tastings on premises approved by the commission, replacing the term "licensed" with "approved by the commission." It also amends RSA 178:21 to allow salons and barbershops to serve one alcoholic beverage to customers receiving services, with specific limits on the quantity served and a $100 licensing fee. The bill includes provisions for record-keeping by the establishments and specifies that no licenses will be issued to salons or barbershops located within private residences. The effective date for the new provisions is set for 365 days after passage, while the remainder of the act will take effect 60 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