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CITY OF PORTLAND
Permitting and Inspections Department
389 Congress Street, Room 307
•
Portland, Maine 04101
•
207-874-8557
bl@portlandmaine.gov • www.portlandmaine.gov
Liquor License Application Process
What is Needed to Apply:
Letter of intent addressed to the Mayor and Members of the City Council
8 ½” x 11” diagram showing layout of the premises
City application for food & alcohol
City application for entertainment (if applicable)
State application for alcohol (including Corporate Supplement, if applicable)
Outdoor Dining application (if applicable)
Menu
Purchase & Sale, Lease Agreement, or Non-Renewal Notification from previous owner (if applicable)
Payment of fees (see fee schedule): New application, Health Inspection, Criminal History Check,
License Fees and Legal Advertisement deposit
The application must be complete in order to be accepted and processed.
Applications must be submitted at least four (4) weeks prior to the Council meeting. There will be NO
liquor applications heard by the City Council in the month of May due to fiscal budget items.
Before you submit your application to the Business Licensing Office:
Call the Department of Liquor Licensing in Augusta at 207-624-7220. They will tell you which class of
liquor license you should apply for based on your business model. If you do not do this and you apply
for the wrong license, it could delay the opening of your establishment.
Contact the Portland Zoning/Code Enforcement office at 207-874-8703 to determine if your business
address is zoned for use as a restaurant.
If you wish to have entertainment and/or dancing at your establishment in the Downtown District
Overlay Zone (primarily the Old Port), let us know. We will determine if your business is eligible for an
entertainment/dance license.
After you submit your application to the Business Licensing Office:
We will mail you a letter confirming the date, time, and location of the City Council meeting.
We do not recommend scheduling inspections until after you have appeared before City Council in the
event that the license is denied. If you have questions for inspectors, please find their numbers on the
accompanying page.
After you have been approved by City Council:
The Director will sign your State application for alcohol. We will call you to pick it up as soon as it is
available after the meeting. You are responsible for mailing the application with payment to the Dept. of
Liquor Licensing.
Proceed with arranging for inspections as your establishment is ready.
When the Business Licensing Office has received all approvals from the required departments, we will
issue your license. We will call you when the license is ready and any remaining balance is due. You
may contact us for a license status update, but please note that we must receive approvals directly
from all departments on the accompanying “Steps to Approval” sheet before issuing your
license.
CITY OF PORTLAND
Permitting and Inspections Department
389 Congress Street, Room 307
•
Portland, Maine 04101
•
207-874-8557
bl@portlandmaine.gov • www.portlandmaine.gov
City of Portland Fees for Food Service Establishment Licenses with Alcoholic Beverages
This license is valid for 12 consecutive months from date of issuance. License fees are paid on an annual basis.
State Liquor License and State Eating Establishment fees are not included the prices below.
All Fees Are Required when you apply:
New Application Fee $45.00 Health Inspection $150.00
Legal Advertisement Deposit $100.00 SBI Background Check $21.00/person
Types of Liquor Licenses:
Auditorium $584.00
Brewery, Winery and Distillery $525.00
Civic Auditorium $1851.00
Class A Lounge (Class X) $2,774.00
Class A Restaurant (Class I) $1,873.00
Class A Restaurant/Lounge (Class XI) $2,326.00
Innholder-less than 15 rooms (Class IA) $1,436.00
Innholder-16-40 rooms (Class IA) $1,928.00
Innholder-41+ rooms (Class IA) $2,239.00
Spirituous License (Class II) $611.00
Vinous License (Class III) $410.00
Malt License (Class IV) $824.00
Malt & Vinous License (Class III & IV) $906.00
Nonprofit Club (Class V ) $737.00
Qualified Catering Class 1 $1873.00
Add-On Licenses
Indoor Entertainment $500.00
Outdoor Entertainment $700.00
Combined Entertainment $800.00
Amusement Devices (per device) $153.00
Non-Mechanical Pool Table (per) $33.00
Outdoor Dining-Private $125.00
Outdoor Dining-Public $84.00
CITY OF PORTLAND
Permitting and Inspections Department
389 Congress Street, Room 307
•
Portland, Maine 04101
•
207-874-8557
bl@portlandmaine.gov • www.portlandmaine.gov
Food Service Establishment with Alcoholic Beverages License – Steps to Approval
In order for the Licensing Office to issue your license, we must receive approvals directly from the following departments:
Zoning/Code Enforcement
Public Services/Engineering (grease trap)
Fire Inspections
Health Inspections
Treasury
Police Department
Your responsibilities include:
Contact the Zoning/Code Enforcement Department (room 315) at zoning@portlandmaine.gov or 207-874-8703 to
determine if the address of your business is zoned for the purpose for which you intend to use it. This is also the
department you should contact if you require a sign permit, an outdoor dining application, and a building permit.
Contact the Historic Preservation Division at 207-874-8726 for specific requirements if your business is located in
a Historic District. Visit http://click.portlandmaine.gov/portlandhistoric/ to determine your district.
Contact Public Services Engineering department at 874-8801 for information about grease trap requirements.
Contact the Department of Health and Human Services at 207-287-5675 to obtain the correct State of Maine food
license for your business.
Contact the City of Portland Health Inspections department at 207-756-8365 to arrange for an inspection after
renovations.
Contact the City of Portland Fire Inspections department at 207-874-8400 to arrange for an inspection after
renovations.
Contact the Treasury department at 207-874-8490 to determine if you, the owner of your business premises, or
the previous business tenant, owe any outstanding taxes to the City of Portland. We cannot issue a license if there
are delinquencies on the part of the business owner or landlord.
Once we have received approvals from the departments listed above, we will issue your license and contact you. Any
balance of the license fee will be due before you receive the license.
If you have any questions about this process, please contact the Business Licensing Division:
Jessica Hanscombe, Licensing and Housing Safety Manager at jhanscombe@portlandmaine.gov or 207-874-8783
CITY OF PORTLAND
Permitting and Inspections Department
389 Congress Street, Room 307
•
Portland, Maine 04101
•
207-874-8557
bl@portlandmaine.gov • www.portlandmaine.gov
Application for Food Service Establishment with Alcoholic Beverages License
Business Information
Business Name (d/b/a):
Phone:
Location Address:
Zip:
If new, what was formerly at
this location:
Mailing Address:
Zip:
Contact Person:
Phone:
Contact Person Email:
Manager of Establishment:
Date of Birth:
Phone:
Owner of Premises
(Landlord):
Address of Premises
Owner:
Zip:
Sole Proprietor/Partnership Information (If Corporation, leave blank)
Name of Owner(s)
Date of Birth
Residence Address
Corporate/LLC/Non-Profit Organization Applicants (If Sole Proprietor or Partnership, leave blank)
Contact
Person:
Phone:
Principal Officers
Title
Date of Birth
Residence Address
Class of Liquor License:
Corporate Name
Corporate Mailing Address
Zip:
CITY OF PORTLAND
Permitting and Inspections Department
389 Congress Street, Room 307
•
Portland, Maine 04101
•
207-874-8557
bl@portlandmaine.gov • www.portlandmaine.gov
Type of food served:
Please circle all that will be served:
Beer Wine Liquor
Projected percentage of sales:
Generated from Food: Generated from Alcohol:
Hours & days of operation:
QUESTIONS
Y/N
Will full-course meals, only capable of consumption with the use of tableware, be served the entire time the
establishment is open?
Y/N
If No, please explain:
Is the establishment less than 300 feet from a school, dormitory, church or parish house, or similar establishment?
Y/N
If yes, give the distance:
Will you have entertainment on the premises? (If yes, a Supplemental Application for Entertainment is required.)
Y/N
Will you permit dancing after 1:00 a.m.?
Y/N
Will you have outside dining? (If yes, an Outdoor Dining Application is required)
Y/N
If yes, will the outside dining be on PUBLIC or PRIVATE property (circle one).
Will you have any amusement devices (pinball, video games, juke box)?
Y/N
If yes, please list: # of pinball machines: ____________ # of amusements: ___________ # of pool tables: ____________
What is your targeted opening date?
Does the Issuance of this license directly or indirectly benefit any City employee(s)?
Y/N
If Yes, list name(s) of employee(s) and department(s):
Have any of the applicants, including the corporation (if applicable), ever held a business license with the City of
Portland?
Y/N
If Yes, please list business name(s) and location(s):
Is any principal officer under the age of 21?
Y/N
Have applicant, partners, associates, or corporate officers ever been arrested, indicted, or convicted for any violation of
law?
Y/N
If Yes, please explain:
I ____________________________ do hereby swear and affirm that every employee in my establishment that serves alcohol to
the public has attended server training, or will attend server training within 90 days of their hire. I also understand that at any
time the City license administrator can, upon request, require me to produce Server Training certificates for each employee
that serves alcohol to the public in my establishment. Failure to meet the training requirement imposed by section 15-41 may
result in the denial of a liquor license pursuant to 28-A M.R.S.A. § 653 (2) (G).
Applicant, by signature below, agrees to abide by all laws, orders, ordinances, rules and regulations governing the above licensee and
further agrees that any misstatement of material fact may result in refusal of license or revocation if one has been granted. Applicant
agrees that all taxes and accounts pertaining to the premises will be paid prior to issuance of the license.
It is understood that this and any application(s) shall become public record and the applicant(s) hereby waive(s) any rights to privacy
with respect thereto. I/We, hereby authorize the release of any criminal history record information to the City Clerk’s Office or licensing
authority. I/We, hereby waive any rights to privacy with respect thereto.
Signature ____________________________________________________ Title_________________________ Date______________
CITY OF PORTLAND
Permitting and Inspections Department
389 Congress Street, Room 307
•
Portland, Maine 04101
•
207-874-8557
bl@portlandmaine.gov • www.portlandmaine.gov
Entertainment License Application Process
The application must be complete in order to be accepted and processed.
What is Needed to Apply:
8 ½” x 11” diagram showing layout of the premises to include dimensions, locations of dancing, seating,
toilet rooms and means of egress.
City application for entertainment
Sound Mitigation Plan (**not required if renewal application for indoor only entertainment)
o Prepared and Certified by a Professional Sound Engineer
o Details of methods used to minimize the impact on entertainment on the surrounding uses
o Speaker Locations and directions
o Sound System details and controls
o Stage and site layout and direction
o Noise cancelling or mitigating measures proposed
o Anticipated Sound readings
Indoors Entertainment-8 feet from any outer wall
Outdoor/Combined Entertainment-Property line and closest residence
o On-Site monitor when attendees are expected to exceed 250
Payment of fees (see license):
Applications must be submitted at least four (4) weeks prior to the Council meeting. There will be NO
entertainment applications heard by the City Council in the month of May due to fiscal budget items.
Before you submit your application to the Business Licensing Office:
If you wish to have entertainment and/or dancing at your establishment in the Downtown District
Overlay Zone (primarily the Old Port), let us know. We will determine if your business is eligible for an
entertainment/dance license.
After you submit your application to the Business Licensing Office:
We will mail you a letter confirming the date, time, and location of the City Council meeting.
We do not recommend scheduling inspections until after you have appeared before City Council in the
event that the license is denied. If you have questions for inspectors, please find their numbers on the
accompanying page.
After you have been approved by City Council:
When the Business Licensing Office has received all approvals from the required departments, we will
issue your license. We will call you when the license is ready and any remaining balance is due. You
may contact us for a license status update.
CITY OF PORTLAND
Permitting and Inspections Department
389 Congress Street, Room 307
•
Portland, Maine 04101
•
207-874-8557
bl@portlandmaine.gov • www.portlandmaine.gov
Application for an Entertainment License
Business Information
Business Name (d/b/a):
Phone:
Location Address:
Zip:
Owner Name:
Phone:
Owner Email:
Contact Person responsible
for Entertainment:
Phone:
Contact Person Email:
Manager of Establishment:
Phone:
Manager Email:
About Your Establishment
Describe in detail the type and nature of the business and proposed entertainment:
Applicant, by signature below, agrees to abide by all laws, orders, ordinances, rules and regulations governing
the above license and further agrees that any misstatement of material fact may result in refusal of license or
revocation, if one has been granted. Applicant agrees that all taxes and accounts pertaining to the premises
will be paid prior to issuance of the license.
Signature _____________________________________ Title______________________________ Date____________________
For more information, refer to the City Code of Ordinance: Chapter 4 Amusements, at www.portlandmaine.gov
Indoor Entertainment $500.00 Outdoor Entertainment $700.00 Combined Entertainment $800.00
Thank you for your interested in becoming a licensed establishment to sell and serve alcoholic beverages in
Maine. To avoid any delay in the processing of your application and the subsequent issuance of your liquor
license, please use the following checklist to assist you in completing the application. If you are renewing your
license, this checklist is useful as well.
☐ Your application has been completed in its entirety and is legible. For a renewal, please submit your
application 30 days prior to the expiration date of your liquor license.
☐ Your application is signed and dated by a duly authorized person.
☐ The application is signed and approved by the Town or City Municipal Officers or County Commissioners.
☐ The license fee submitted is for the correct fee for the license class for which you are applying and includes
the $10.00 filing fee.
☐ The check must be made payable to “Treasurer, State of Maine”; both the license and filing fees
can be submitted on one check.
☐ If the licensee/applicant(s) is in an unorganized township, the application must be approved by the
County Commissioners and the $10.00 filing fee must be paid to them. Please be sure to include a
copy of the receipt of payment with your application.
☐ For a renewal, the dollar amount of your gross income for food, liquor and guest rooms, if applicable
must be completed – see Section I.1
☐ A diagram of the facility to be licensed must accompany all applications whether for a new license or
the renewal of an existing license
☐ If you are a registered business entity with the Maine Secretary of State’s office like a corporation or a
limited liability company, you must complete Section VII of the application. This does not need to be
completed if you are a sole proprietor.
☐ Have you applied for other required licensing from other state and federal agencies? See attached list.
Important – all applications whether for a new license or to renew an existing license for an on-premises liquor
licenses must contact their Municipal Officials or the County Commissioners in unincorporated places to have
their application approved and signed prior to submitting it to the Bureau for further consideration.
The address to send your completed application to:
1. Mailing address:
Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations
Division of Liquor Licensing and Enforcement
8 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0008
2. Courier/overnight address:
Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations
Division of Liquor Licensing and Enforcement
10 Water Street
Hallowell, ME 04347
S
TATE OF
M
AINE
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
BUREAU OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND LOTTERY OPERATIONS
DIVISION OF LIQUOR LICENSING AND ENFORCEMENT
T
ELEPHONE: (207) 624-7220
F
AX: (207) 287-3434
E
MAIL INQUIRIES
:
maineliquor@maine.gov
The following licenses/permits may be required prior to be licensing as an on-premises licensee with the
Bureau
Obtained
✔
License/Permit
State/Federal Agency to
Contact
Telephone
Number
Physical Location
Seller Certificate or
Sales Tax Number
Maine Revenue Services
www.maine.gov/revenue
(207) 624-
9693
51 Commerce Dr,
Augusta
Health License
Health and Human Services
www.maine.gov/dhhs
(207) 287
5671
286 Water St, 3
rd
floor,
Augusta
Victualer’s License
Municipality where premise is
located.
Contact your
town office or
county office
Contact your town office
or county office
Shellfish License
Marine Recourses
www.maine.gov/dmr
(207) 624-
6550
• 32 Blossom Lane,
Augusta
• 194 McKown Point
Rd, West Boothbay
Harbor
• Lamoine State Park,
Lamoine
• 650 State St, Bangor
• 317 Whitneyville Rd,
Jonesboro
Dance or
Entertainment
License
Fire Marshall’s Office
www.maine.gov/dps/fmo
(207) 626-
3882
45 Commerce Drive,
Suite 1, Augusta
Federal I.D.
Number
www.irs.gov
(800) 829-
4933
Legal business
names for
corporations and
limited liability
companies and
“Doing Business
As” Names
(assumed names)
Secretary of State, Bureau of
Corporations, Elections and
Commissions
www.maine.gov/sos/cec
(207) 624-
7752
111 Sewall St, 3
rd
Fl,
Augusta
Retail Beverage
Alcohol Dealers
Permit
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and
Trade Bureau (TTB)
https://www.ttb.gov/nrc/retail-
beverage-alcohol-dealers
(877) 882-
3277
On Premise Application, Rev. 3/2020 Page 1 of 11
Application for an On-Premises License
All Questions Must Be Answered Completely. Please print legibly.
Section I: Licensee/Applicant(s) Information;
Type of License and Status
Legal Business Entity Applicant Name (corporation, LLC):
Business Name (D/B/A):
Individual or Sole Proprietor Applicant Name(s):
Physical Location:
Individual or Sole Proprietor Applicant Name(s):
Mailing address, if different:
Mailing address, if different from DBA address:
Email Address:
Telephone # Fax #:
Business Telephone # Fax #:
Federal Tax Identification Number:
Maine Seller Certificate # or Sales Tax #:
Retail Beverage Alcohol Dealers Permit:
Website address:
1. New license or renewal of existing license? ☐ New Expected Start date: _____________
☐ Renewal Expiration Date: ________________
2. The dollar amount of gross income for the licensure period that will end on the expiration date above:
Food: _____________ Beer, Wine or Spirits: _____________ Guest Rooms: ____________
3. Please indicate the type of alcoholic beverage to be sold:
(check all that apply)
☐ Malt Liquor (beer)
☐
Wine ☐ Spirits
Division Use Only
License No:
Class: By:
Deposit Date:
Amt. Deposited:
Payment Type:
OK with SOS: Yes
☐
No
☐
S
TATE OF
M
AINE
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
BUREAU OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND LOTTERY OPERATIONS
DIVISION OF LIQUOR LICENSING AND ENFORCEMENT
On Premise Application, Rev. 3/2020 Page 2 of 11
4. Indicate the type of license applying for: (choose only one)
☐ Restaurant ☐ Class A Restaurant/Lounge ☐ Class A Lounge
(Class I, II, III, IV) (Class XI) (Class X)
☐ Hotel ☐ Hotel – Food Optional ☐ Bed & Breakfast
(Class I, II, III, IV) (Class I-A) (Class V)
☐ Golf Course (included optional licenses, please check if apply) ☐ Auxiliary ☐ Mobile Cart
(Class I, II, III, IV)
☐ Tavern ☐ Other: ____________________________________
(Class IV)
☐ Qualified Caterer ☐ Self-Sponsored Events (Qualified Caterers Only)
Refer to Section V for the License Fee Schedule on page 9
5. Business records are located at the following address:
____________________________________________________________________________________
6. Is the licensee/applicant(s) citizens of the United States? ☐ Yes ☐ No
7. Is the licensee/applicant(s) a resident of the State of Maine? ☐ Yes ☐ No
NOTE: Applicants that are not citizens of the United States are required to file for the license as a
business entity.
8. Is licensee/applicant(s) a business entity like a corporation or limited liability company?
☐ Yes ☐ No If Yes, complete Section VII at the end of this application
9. For a licensee/applicant who is a business entity as noted in Section I, does any officer, director, member,
manager, shareholder or partner have in any way an interest, directly or indirectly, in their capacity in any
other business entity which is a holder of a wholesaler license granted by the State of Maine?
☐ Yes ☐ No
☐ Not applicable – licensee/applicant(s) is a sole proprietor
On Premise Application, Rev. 3/2020 Page 3 of 11
10. Is the licensee or applicant for a license receiving, directly or indirectly, any money, credit, thing of value,
endorsement of commercial paper, guarantee of credit or financial assistance of any sort from any person or
entity within or without the State, if the person or entity is engaged, directly or indirectly, in the manufacture,
distribution, wholesale sale, storage or transportation of liquor.
☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, please provide details: ___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
11. Do you own or have any interest in any another Maine Liquor License? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, please list license number, business name, and complete physical location address: (attach additional
pages as needed using the same format)
Name of Business
License Number
Complete Physical Address
12. List name, date of birth, place of birth for all applicants including any manager(s) employed by the
licensee/applicant. Provide maiden name, if married. (attach additional pages as needed using the same
format)
Full Name
DOB
Place of Birth
Residence address on all the above for previous 5 years
Name Address:
Name Address:
Name Address:
Name Address:
On Premise Application, Rev. 3/2020 Page 4 of 11
13. Will any law enforcement officer directly benefit financially from this license, if issued?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If Yes, provide name of law enforcement officer and department where employed:
___________________________________________________________________________________
14. Has the licensee/applicant(s) ever been convicted of any violation of the liquor laws in Maine or any State of
the United States? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If Yes, please provide the following information and attach additional pages as needed using the same
format.
Name: _____________________________________ Date of Conviction: _________________________
Offense: ___________________________________ Location: _________________________________
Disposition: _______________________________________________________________________________
15. Has the licensee/applicant(s) ever been convicted of any violation of any law, other than minor traffic
violations, in Maine or any State of the United States? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If Yes, please provide the following information and attach additional pages as needed using the same
format.
Name: _____________________________________ Date of Conviction: _________________________
Offense: ___________________________________ Location: _________________________________
Disposition: _______________________________________________________________________________
16. Has the licensee/applicant(s) formerly held a Maine liquor license? ☐ Yes ☐ No
17. Does the licensee/applicant(s) own the premises? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If No, please provide the name and address of the owner:
____________________________________________________________________________________
On Premise Application, Rev. 3/2020 Page 5 of 11
18. If you are applying for a liquor license for a Hotel or Bed & Breakfast, please provide the number of guest
rooms available: ___________________
19. Please describe in detail the area(s) within the premises to be licensed. This description is in addition to the
diagram in Section VI. (Use additional pages as needed)
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
20. What is the distance from the premises to the nearest school, school dormitory, church, chapel or parish
house, measured from the main entrance of the premises to the main entrance of the school, school dormitory,
church, chapel or parish house by the ordinary course of travel?
Name: ______________________________________________
Distance: ____________________________________________
Section II: Signature of Applicant(s)
By signing this application, the licensee/applicant understands that false statements made on this application are
punishable by law. Knowingly supplying false information on this application is a Class D Offense under Maine’s
Criminal Code, punishable by confinement of up to one year, or by monetary fine of up to $2,000 or by both.
Please sign and date in blue ink.
Dated: __________________________________
_________________________________________ __________________________________________
Signature of Duly Authorized Person Signature of Duly Authorized Person
__________________________________________ __________________________________________
Printed Name Duly Authorized Person Printed Name of Duly Authorized Person
On Premise Application, Rev. 3/2020 Page 6 of 11
Section III: For use by Municipal Officers and County Commissioners only
The undersigned hereby certifies that we have complied with the process outlined in 28-A M.R.S. §653 and
approve this on-premises liquor license application.
Dated: __________________________________
Who is approving this application? ☐ Municipal Officers of _____________________________________
☐ County Commissioners of ___________________________ County
☐ Please Note: The Municipal Officers or County Commissioners must confirm that the
records of Local Option Votes have been verified that allows this type of establishment to
be licensed by the Bureau for the type of alcohol to be sold for the appropriate days of the
week. Please check this box to indicate this verification was completed.
This Application will Expire 60 Days from the date of
Municipal or County Approval unless submitted to the Bureau
Included below is the section of Maine’s liquor laws regarding the approval process by the municipalities or the
county commissioners. This is provided as a courtesy only and may not reflect the law in effect at the time of
application. Please see http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/28-A/title28-Asec653.html
§653. Hearings; bureau review; appeal
1. Hearings. The municipal officers or, in the case of unincorporated places, the county commissioners of the county
in which the unincorporated place is located, may hold a public hearing for the consideration of applications for new on-
premises licenses and applications for transfer of location of existing on-premises licenses. The municipal officers or county
commissioners may hold a public hearing for the consideration of requests for renewal of licenses, except that when an
applicant has held a license for the prior 5 years and a complaint has not been filed against the applicant within that time,
the applicant may request a waiver of the hearing.
A. The bureau shall prepare and supply application forms.
Signature of Officials
Printed Name and Title
On Premise Application, Rev. 3/2020 Page 7 of 11
B. The municipal officers or the county commissioners, as the case may be, shall provide public notice of any hearing
held under this section by causing a notice, at the applicant's prepaid expense, stating the name and place of hearing, to
appear on at least 3 consecutive days before the date of hearing in a daily newspaper having general circulation in the
municipality where the premises are located or one week before the date of the hearing in a weekly newspaper having
general circulation in the municipality where the premises are located.
C. If the municipal officers or the county commissioners, as the case may be, fail to take final action on an application
for a new on-premises license or transfer of the location of an existing on-premises license within 60 days of the filing of an
application, the application is deemed approved and ready for action by the bureau. For purposes of this paragraph, the date
of filing of the application is the date the application is received by the municipal officers or county commissioners. This
paragraph applies to all applications pending before municipal officers or county commissioners as of the effective date of
this paragraph as well as all applications filed on or after the effective date of this paragraph. This paragraph applies to an
existing on-premises license that has been extended pending renewal. The municipal officers or the county commissioners
shall take final action on an on-premises license that has been extended pending renewal within 120 days of the filing of the
application.
D. If an application is approved by the municipal officers or the county commissioners but the bureau finds, after
inspection of the premises and the records of the applicant, that the applicant does not qualify for the class of license applied
for, the bureau shall notify the applicant of that fact in writing. The bureau shall give the applicant 30 days to file an amended
application for the appropriate class of license, accompanied by any additional license fee, with the municipal officers or
county commissioners, as the case may be. If the applicant fails to file an amended application within 30 days, the original
application must be denied by the bureau. The bureau shall notify the applicant in writing of its decision to deny the
application including the reasons for the denial and the rights of appeal of the applicant.
2. Findings. In granting or denying an application, the municipal officers or the county commissioners shall indicate
the reasons for their decision and provide a copy to the applicant. A license may be denied on one or more of the following
grounds:
A. Conviction of the applicant of any Class A, Class B or Class C crime;
B. Noncompliance of the licensed premises or its use with any local zoning ordinance or other land use ordinance not
directly related to liquor control;
C. Conditions of record such as waste disposal violations, health or safety violations or repeated parking or traffic
violations on or in the vicinity of the licensed premises and caused by persons patronizing or employed by the licensed
premises or other such conditions caused by persons patronizing or employed by the licensed premises that unreasonably
disturb, interfere with or affect the ability of persons or businesses residing or located in the vicinity of the licensed premises
to use their property in a reasonable manner;
D. Repeated incidents of record of breaches of the peace, disorderly conduct, vandalism or other violations of law on
or in the vicinity of the licensed premises and caused by persons patronizing or employed by the licensed premises;
D-1. Failure to obtain, or comply with the provisions of, a permit for music, dancing or entertainment required by a
municipality or, in the case of an unincorporated place, the county commissioners;
E. A violation of any provision of this Title;
F. A determination by the municipal officers or county commissioners that the purpose of the application is to
circumvent the provisions of section 601; and
On Premise Application, Rev. 3/2020 Page 8 of 11
G. After September 1, 2010, server training, in a program certified by the bureau and required by local ordinance, has
not been completed by individuals who serve alcoholic beverages.
3. Appeal to bureau. Any applicant aggrieved by the decision of the municipal officers or county commissioners
under this section may appeal to the bureau within 15 days of the receipt of the written decision of the municipal officers or
county commissioners. The bureau shall hold a public hearing in the city, town or unincorporated place where the premises
are situated. In acting on such an appeal, the bureau may consider all licensure requirements and findings referred to in
subsection 2.
A. Repealed
B. If the decision appealed from is an application denial, the bureau may issue the license only if it finds by clear and
convincing evidence that the decision was without justifiable cause.
4. Repealed
5. Appeal to District Court. Any person or governmental entity aggrieved by a bureau decision under this section
may appeal the decision to the District Court within 30 days of receipt of the written decision of the bureau.
An applicant who files an appeal or who has an appeal pending shall pay the annual license fee the applicant would
otherwise pay. Upon resolution of the appeal, if an applicant's license renewal is denied, the bureau shall refund the applicant
the prorated amount of the unused license fee.
Section IV: Terms and Conditions of Licensure as an Establishment that sells liquor for on-premises
consumption in Maine
• The licensee/applicant(s) agrees to be bound by and comply with the laws, rules and
instructions promulgated by the Bureau.
• The licensee/applicant(s) agrees to maintain accurate records related to an on-premise license
as required by the law, rules and instructions promulgated or issued by the Bureau if a license
is issued as a result of this application.
The licensee/applicant(s) authorizes the Bureau to obtain and examine all books, records and
tax returns pertaining to the business, for which this liquor license is requested, and also any
books, records and returns during the year in which any liquor license is in effect.
• Any change in the licensee’s/applicant’s licensed premises as defined in this application must
be approved by the Bureau in advance.
• All new applicants must apply to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) for
its Retail Beverage Alcohol Dealers permit. See the TTB’s website at
https://www.ttb.gov/nrc/retail-beverage-alcohol-dealers for more information.
On Premise Application, Rev. 3/2020 Page 9 of 11
Section V: Fee Schedule
Filing fee required. In addition to the license fees listed below, a filing fee of $10.00 must be included with all
applications.
Please note: For Licensees/Applicants in unorganized territories in Maine, the $10.00 filing fee must be paid
directly to County Treasurer. All applications received by the Bureau from licensees/applicants in unorganized
territories must submit proof of payment was made to the County Treasurer together with the application.
Class of License Type of liquor/Establishments included Fee
Class I For the sale of liquor (malt liquor, wine and spirits) $ 900.00
This class includes: Airlines; Civic Auditoriums; Class A Restaurants: Clubs with catering privileges;
Dining Cars; Golf Courses; Hotels; Indoor Ice-Skating Clubs; Indoor Tennis Clubs; Vessels; Qualified
Caterers
Class I-A For the sale of liquor (malt liquor, wine and spirits) $1,100.00
This class includes only hotels that do not serve three meals a day.
Class II For the Sale of Spirits Only $ 550.00
This class includes: Airlines; Civic Auditoriums; Class A Restaurants; Clubs with catering privileges;
Dining Cars; Golf Courses; Hotels; Indoor Ice-Skating Clubs; Indoor Tennis Clubs; and Vessels.
Class III For the Sale of Wine Only $ 220.00
This class includes: Airlines; Civic Auditoriums; Class A Restaurants; Clubs with catering privileges;
Dining Cars; Golf Courses; Hotels; Indoor Ice-Skating Clubs; Indoor Tennis Clubs; Restaurants; Vessels;
Pool Halls; and Bed and Breakfasts.
Class IV For the Sale of Malt Liquor Only $ 220.00
This class includes: Airlines; Civic Auditoriums; Class A Restaurants; Clubs with catering privileges;
Dining Cars; Golf Courses; Hotels; Indoor Ice-Skating Clubs; Indoor Tennis Clubs; Restaurants; Taverns;
Pool Halls; and Bed and Breakfasts.
Class III and IV For the Sale of Malt Liquor and Wine Only $ 440.00
This class includes: Airlines; Civic Auditoriums; Class A Restaurants; Clubs with catering privileges;
Dining Cars; Golf Courses; Hotels; Indoor Ice-Skating Clubs; Indoor Tennis Clubs; Restaurants; Vessels;
Pool Halls; and Bed and Breakfasts.
Class V For the sale of liquor (malt liquor, wine and spirits) $ 495.00
This class includes only a Club without catering privileges.
Class X For the sale of liquor (malt liquor, wine and spirits) $2,200.00
This class includes only a Class A Lounge
Class XI For the sale of liquor (malt liquor, wine and spirits) $1,500.00
This class includes only a Restaurant Lounge
On Premise Application, Rev. 3/2020 Page 10 of 11
Section VI Premises Floor Plan
In an effort to clearly define your license premise and the areas that consumption and storage of liquor authorized
by your license type is allowed, the Bureau requires all applications to include a diagram of the premise to be
licensed.
Diagrams should be submitted on this form and should be as accurate as possible. Be sure to label the following
areas: entrances, office area, coolers, storage areas, display cases, shelves, restroom, point of sale area, area for
on-premise consumption, dining rooms, event/function rooms, lounges, outside area/decks or any other areas on
the premise that you are requesting approval. Attached an additional page as needed to fully describe the premise.
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Section VII: Required Additional Information for a Licensee/Applicant for an On-Premises
Liquor License Who are Legal Business Entities
Questions 1 to 4 of this part of the application must match information in Section I of the application above and
match the information on file with the Maine Secretary of State’s office. If you have questions regarding your
legal entity name or DBA, please call the Secretary of State’s office at (207) 624-7752.
All Questions Must Be Answered Completely. Please print legibly.
1. Exact legal name: ____________________________________________________________________
2. Doing Business As, if any: _____________________________________________________________
3. Date of filing with Secretary of State: ________________ State in which you are formed: __________
4. If not a Maine business entity, date on which you were authorized to transact business in the State of Maine:
_______________________________
5. List the name and addresses for previous 5 years, birth dates, titles of officers, directors, managers, members
or partners and the percentage ownership any person listed: (attached additional pages as needed)
Name
Address (5 Years)
Date of
Birth
Title
Percentage
of
Ownership
(Ownership in non-publicly traded companies must add up to 100%.)
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