Is there any way I can technically be compensated for the service itself (gathering the wine, food, setup etc...) without needing a license? For example, If entry to the event (limited to 30 people) is $15 and I am not to itemize charges for the liquor (e.g. by the glass), could I legally argue that I am not profiting off of the wine itself, but rather for the event as a whole? Would I need a temporary license?
2007-08-10 06:56:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
I think it would depend on your state, but I would say yes. You are dispensing alcohol for a profit and therefore would need an "on premise" liquor license.
2007-08-10 07:00:19 · answer #1 · answered by obviously_you'renotagolfer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My first reaction is yes, you do need a liquor license, off-premise. Now the harder part is what state you live in. Here in CA there's been a huge flap about wineries without the correct license, pouring wines off-premise at not for profit events. All I can say is ask the organizer of the event. They don't want to get in trouble either. Good luck.
2007-08-10 14:03:32 · answer #2 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask a lawyer for the law.
I believe they must tell you the law just not advice.
2007-08-10 14:15:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋