LD1551

An Act to Support Maine Eating and Drinking Establishments by Allowing Vendors to Operate on the Premises of an Establishment with a Liquor License

Complete·6/2/25

Allows licensed eating establishments to operate on premises of establishments with a liquor license, subject to conditions.

This bill allows licensed eating establishments to operate on the premises of establishments with a liquor license, provided certain conditions are met. The vendor must hold a valid license and collect and remit all applicable taxes. Alcoholic beverages can only be sold if supplied by the host establishment, which must hold a valid liquor license. All persons serving alcohol must meet state training requirements. The vendor must comply with health and safety rules, and the host establishment must maintain an operational schedule.

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Calendar

Apr 30, 2025

2:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 23, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 2, 2025

House

This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.

Jun 2, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Jun 2, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.