§1063. Class A restaurants
1. Issuance of license. The bureau may issue licenses under this section for the sale of spirits, wine and malt liquor to be consumed on the premises to restaurants, as defined in section 2, subsection 15, paragraph R and to Class A restaurant/lounges, as defined in section 2, subsection 15, paragraph R-1.
[PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §18 (AMD).]
2. Income from sale of food requirement. At least a minimum amount of the gross annual income must be from the sale of food for each Class A restaurant or Class A restaurant/lounge. The income from sale of food requirement is based on the population of the municipality in which the Class A restaurant or Class A restaurant/lounge is located.
A. In municipalities having a population of more than 50,000 persons:
(1) Year-round Class A restaurants or Class A restaurant/lounges must have a minimum gross annual income of $50,000 per year from the sale of food to the public on their premises. [PL 1993, c. 730, §42 (AMD).]
B. In municipalities having a population of more than 30,000 but not more than 50,000 persons:
(1) Year-round Class A restaurants or Class A restaurant/lounges must have a minimum gross annual income of $40,000 per year from the sale of food to the public on their premises. [PL 1993, c. 730, §42 (AMD).]
C. In municipalities having a population of more than 20,000 but not more than 30,000 persons:
(1) Year-round Class A restaurants or Class A restaurant/lounges must have a minimum gross annual income of $30,000 per year from the sale of food to the public on their premises. [PL 1993, c. 730, §42 (AMD).]
D. In municipalities having a population of not more than 20,000 persons:
(1) Year-round Class A restaurants or Class A restaurant/lounges must have a minimum gross annual income of $20,000 per year in sale of food to the public on their premises. [PL 1993, c. 730, §42 (AMD).]
[PL 1993, c. 730, §42 (AMD).]
3. Bureau determines applicant would probably qualify. The bureau may issue the license if it determines that the applicant would probably qualify.
[PL 1993, c. 410, Pt. ZZ, §18 (AMD).]
4. Licensee for renewal must show proof of meeting income requirement. The bureau may not renew any license for the sale of liquor under this subsection unless the licensee furnishes the bureau with proof that the previous year's business conformed to the income requirement of this subsection. The bureau shall prorate food requirements for licensees who operate during only part of an annual license period.
[PL 1993, c. 730, §42 (AMD).]
5. Class A restaurant/lounges; minors.
[PL 1995, c. 25, §1 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 45, §A4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 342, §88 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 410, §ZZ18 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 730, §42 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 25, §1 (AMD).
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