(1) To obtain a club license, in addition to complying with Chapter 5, Part 2, Retail Licensing Process, a person shall submit with the written application:

1. (a)

   1. (i) a statement as to whether the person is seeking to qualify as:

      1. (A) an equity club licensee;
      2. (B) a fraternal club licensee;
      3. (C) a dining club licensee; or
      4. (D) a social club licensee; and
   2. (ii) evidence that the person meets the requirements for the type of club license for which the person is applying;
2. (b) evidence that the person operates club premises where a variety of food is prepared and served in connection with dining accommodations; and
3. (c) if the person is applying for an equity club license or fraternal club license, a copy of the club's bylaws or house rules, and an amendment to those records.

(2) The commission may refuse to issue a club license to a person for an equity club license or fraternal club license if the commission determines that a provision of the person's bylaws or house rules, or amendments to those records is not:

1. (a) reasonable; and

2. (b) consistent with:

   1. (i) the declared nature and purpose of the club licensee; and
   2. (ii) the purposes of this part.

(3)

1. (a) A club license expires on June 30 of each year.
2. (b) To renew a club license, a person shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 5, Part 2, Retail Licensing Process, by no later than May 31.

(4)

1. (a) The nonrefundable application fee for a club license is $300.
2. (b) The initial license fee for a club license is $2,750.
3. (c) The renewal fee for a club license is $2,000.