(A) Authority. A retail liquor license is the authority under which a licensee is permitted to sell alcoholic and malt beverages for use or consumption, but not for resale.
(B) Restrictions on minors.
(1) Except as provided otherwise by law, no licensee or agent, employee, or server thereof shall permit any person under the age of 21 years of age to enter or remain in the licensed building where alcoholic or malt beverages are being dispensed in an establishment that is primarily intended for on premises consumption of alcoholic and/or malt beverages unless:
(a) The establishment operates a restaurant with a commercial kitchen where the primary source of revenue from the operation is from the sale of food and not from the sale of alcoholic or malt beverages;
(b) The establishment, other than a restaurant, operates a commercial kitchen in which case persons under the age of 21 years of age may enter and remain in a dining room or waiting area when accompanied by a parent, spouse, or legal guardian over the age of 21 years of age in the licensed building but not later than 10:00 p.m. or one hour after the kitchen closes, whichever is earlier; or
(c) The establishment is specifically approved by the Town Council to allow minors.
(2) Establishments specifically approved by these rules include bowling alleys, hotels, theaters, civic/event centers, family entertainment centers; however, such establishments shall have a separate designated service area.
(3) Establishments that operate primarily for off premises sales; including but not limited to retail liquor stores, grocery stores, and convenience stores; shall maintain a separate area for the sale of alcoholic or malt beverages and the licensee shall not allow individuals under 21 years of age to enter or remain in the area without being accompanied by a parent, spouse, or legal guardian 21 years of age or older.
(4) Limited retail licenses for bona fide clubs and malt beverage and catering permittees are exempt from the age restrictions in this section.
(C) License transfer. After public hearing and with the approval of the Town Council, a license or permit may be transferred to or renewed on different premises on the same basis as the original application. An additional license fee of not more than $100 is required for the remaining term of the license or permit. A transferred license or permit shall expire on the same date as the original license or permit.
(Prior Code, § 4-1B-1) (Ord. 381, passed 11-16-2017)