N.H. Code Admin. R. Liq 405.04
Who May Conduct Tastings and Responsibility
Effective Aug 2, 2025#6091, INTERIM, eff 9-19-95, EXPIRED 1-17-96 New. #6187, eff 2-21-96; ss and moved by #6391, eff 11-28-96 (formerly Liq 406.04), EXPIRED: 11-28-04 New. #8243, eff 12-31-04, EXPIRED: 12-31-12 New. #10322, INTERIM, eff 4-25-13, EXPIRED: 10-22-13 New. #10643, eff 7-18-14; ss by #12081, eff 1-6-17; ss by #14335, eff 8-2-25, EXPIRES: 8-2-35State Liquor Commission
- (a) On-premises and off-premises licensees other than off premises special licensees and on premises one day licensees may conduct or host beverage, liquor, and wine public sampling on their licensed premises.
- (b) Liquor and wine vendors, liquor and wine representatives, domestic wine manufacturers, liquor manufacturers, rectifiers, beverage vendors, beverage manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and brew pubs shall conduct public sampling in conjunction with on-premises or off-premises licensees on their licensed premises.
- (c) Wine manufacturers, liquor manufacturers, beverage manufacturers, and brew pubs may conduct public sampling at a farmers’ market in a clearly defined area after the completion and submission of Form A-009 Farmers Market (revised x/2024).
- (d) The licensee shall file and preserve individual sales slips and a list of samples tasted and maintain a complete and accurate account of business in such a manner that the commission upon audit can determine the total amount of sales.
(e) The individual submitting Form A-009 shall:
- (1) Sign and date the form; and
(2) Certify “I declare, under the provisions of Title XIII and punishable under RSA 641:3 (Unsworn
Falsification), that I am authorized to sign on behalf of the business entity providing this report; that I have examined all of the information provided on or with this report; that any information I give may be investigated as allowed by law; that the information is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and made in good faith.”
- (f) The on or off premises licensee on whose premises the public sampling occurs and the licensee conducting the sampling shall both be equally responsible for ensuring that all requirements are met under RSA 175 through 180.
(g) The on or off premises licensee on whose premises a public sampling is being conducted and the licensee conducting the sampling shall not allow:
- (1) Any person under 21 years of age to consume alcohol products;
- (2) Any intoxicated person to consume alcohol or remain on the premises where the tasting is being conducted; and
- (3) Free servings other than as provided in Liq 405.05(a) and (b).
Source. #6091, INTERIM, eff 9-19-95, EXPIRED 1-17-96 New. #6187, eff 2-21-96; ss and moved by #6391, eff 11-28-96 (formerly Liq 406.04), EXPIRED: 11-28-04 New. #8243, eff 12-31-04, EXPIRED: 12-31-12 New. #10322, INTERIM, eff 4-25-13, EXPIRED: 10-22-13 New. #10643, eff 7-18-14; ss by #12081, eff 1-6-17; ss by #14335, eff 8-2-25, EXPIRES: 8-2-35