Specific licensing requirements for bar establishment license.

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  • (1) To obtain a bar establishment license, in addition to complying with Chapter 5, Part 2, Retail Licensing Process, a person shall submit with the written application:
    • (a)
      • (i) a statement as to whether the person is seeking to qualify as:
        • (A) an equity licensee;
        • (B) a fraternal licensee;
        • (C) a dining club licensee; or
        • (D) a bar licensee; and
      • (ii) evidence that the person meets the requirements for the type of bar establishment license for which the person is applying;
    • (b) evidence that the person operates a premises where a variety of food is prepared and served in connection with dining accommodations; and
    • (c) if the person is applying for an equity license or fraternal license, a copy of the entity's bylaws or house rules, and an amendment to those records.
  • (2) The commission may refuse to issue a bar establishment license to a person for an equity license or fraternal license if the commission determines that a provision of the person's bylaws or house rules, or amendments to those records is not:
    • (a) reasonable; and
    • (b) consistent with:
      • (i) the declared nature and purpose of the bar establishment licensee; and
      • (ii) the purposes of this part.
  • (3)
    • (a) A bar establishment license expires on June 30 of each year.
    • (b) To renew a bar establishment license, a person shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 5, Part 2, Retail Licensing Process, by no later than May 31.
  • (4)
    • (a) The nonrefundable application fee for a bar establishment license is $300.
    • (b) The initial license fee for a bar establishment license is $2,750.
    • (c) The renewal fee for a bar establishment license is $2,000.
  • (5) The bond amount required for a bar establishment license is the penal sum of $10,000.




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