Dictionary of Liquor Licensing Terms
All-Beverage License
A license to sell liquor, beer and wine at
retail for on or off premise consumption.
Alteration
Any structural change or change in the manner of
operation affecting the suitability of the licensed premises.
Cabaret License
A license issued for use at a restaurant as defined
in ARM 42.12.401(2)(c). Otherwise known as Restaurant Beer/Wine License
(RBW).
Catering
This endorsement allows the licensee, when hired by the
sponsor of a special event, to sell alcoholic beverages to persons attending the
event upon premises not otherwise licensed. An all-beverage licensee can apply
and pay $250.00 fee to add a catering endorsement to the license. A beer/wine
licensee can apply and pay $200.00 fee to add a catering endorsement to the
license.
Concession Agreement
A written agreement between a licensee and
another business owner allowing the licensee to sell alcoholic beverages at that
business owner's establishment. The licensee must retain all profit from the
sale of alcoholic beverages.
Floater
An all-beverage license that may be transferred to a new
location outside the quota area for which it was originally issued. This type of
license cannot be mortgaged or sold for 3 years after the transfer.
Licensee
An individual, corporation or other business entity
licensed by the state for the manufacture, sale or distribution of alcoholic
beverages.
Lottery
Process by which a successful applicant is chosen from a
pool of applicants to apply for an available license.
Manager
A person hired by the licensee to oversee the day-to-day
operation of the alcoholic beverages business.
Non-use
Term applies to a license not actually used in an
operational establishment for a period of 90 days.
On-Premises
A retail license to sell beer or table wine by the
drink for consumption on the licensed premises. Can also sell for off-premises
consumption (except Restaurant Beer/Wine licenses).
Off-Premises
A retail license to sell beer or table wine for
consumption off the licensed premises.
Premises
One building, or a specific portion(s) of one building,
which contain all service areas used by the licensee and the licensees patrons
and those service areas in which the licensee operates outside of and attached
to the licensed building and to which patrons are permitted free access from the
building. ARM 42.13.105(1)
Public Convenience and Necessity
The indication that the issuance
of the license will materially promote the public's ability to engage in the
licensed activity.
Restaurant Beer/Wine License (RBW)
A license issued for use at a
restaurant as defined in ARM 42.12.401(2)(c). Otherwise known as Cabaret
License.
Special Permit
See ARM 42.12.106(19)
Suitability of Premise
The area to be licensed meets requirements
of law and rule as a location suitable for the carrying on of an alcoholic
beverages business.
Temporary Authority
Written authority given by the department upon
a bona fide sale of the business operated under the license to a purchaser to
operate the business being transferred pending final approval. Temporary
Authority applies only if there has not been a change in location and the
application for transfer has been filed with the department. Temporary authority
cannot be granted if the application is for a new license or a transfer of
location.
Transfer of Ownership (T/O)
Transfer of Location
To move a license to a different location than
the location where it was originally issued.
