Proposal defines special events and sets rules for caterer alcohol licenses

The proposal would define a special event for alcohol-control purposes. The definition covers events sponsored or co-sponsored by organized nonprofit groups for athletic, charitable, civic, educational, political, or religious purposes. It also covers events where an organized nonprofit group serves as the concession operator and is entitled to the net alcohol-sale proceeds.

The proposal would allow the Board to grant mixed beverage caterer licenses to eligible food-and-beverage businesses. A regular mixed beverage caterer license covers businesses serving private gatherings, special events, or cultural or sporting events sponsored by a locality, destination marketing organization, or regional attractions marketing agency. A limited license covers private gatherings and special events, with no more than 12 events each year. Licensees must have annual food and nonalcoholic beverage receipts equal to at least 45 percent of their combined mixed beverage and food receipts. The licenses would authorize selling and serving alcoholic beverages for consumption at the event. The 12-event limit applies to each calendar year for a limited mixed beverage caterer's license.