Restaurant Liquor License Application

NM RegulatioN aNd liceNsiNg depaRtMeNt alcoHol aNd gaMiNg diVisioN MailiNg addRess: po Box 25101 saNta fe, NM 87504-5101 pHysical addRess: toNey aNaya BuildiNg 2550 ceRRillos Road, 2Nd flooR saNta fe, NM pH: (505) 476-4875 fax: (505) 476-4595 www.Rld.state.NM.us/alcoHolaNdgaMiNg RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department Alcohol and Gaming Division PO Box 25101 Santa Fe, NM 87504-5101 Phone: (505) 476-4875 Fax: (505) 476-4595 www.rld.state.nm.us/alcoholandg aming Rev. 05/16 INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION 1. The non-refundable application fee of $200.00, and if applicable, the $50.00 Resident Agent Fee and $100.00 Sunday Sale Fee, must be enclosed or the application will be returned to you. Keep a copy of the complete application packet for your records. 2. Checklist, included in the packet to assist you in submitting all the required documentation. To meet the criteria for a Restaurant (Beer and Wine) Liquor License, the Full Service Restaurant / Establishment must have a wait staff and must have at least three or four Entrées on the Menu. 3. Appointment of Representative ­ If the applicant is represented by an attorney, broker, CPA, etc., include a signed/dated letter, which authorizes the Division to disclose information and allows the appointee to speak/act on behalf of applicant. 4. Pages 1, 5, and 6 of the application must be signed and notarized. 5. Note that all supporting documentation submitted must be in the name of the APPLICANT. If the applicant is a Corporation, LLC, Partnership, or Trust, the Required documentation such as Tax Registration Certificate, Proof of Tenancy (Lease/Deed), Bills of Sale, Food Establishment Permit etc., must be in the name of that entity. 6. Fingerprints: Because the Liquor Control Act does not allow for a Convicted Felon to own or be an officer on a Liquor License, this Agency requires such persons to be fingerprinted to receive the background reports from the State and Federal level. Fingerprints are required for the Applicant and each Principal Officer/Director/Resident Agent listed, only if they have never submitted fingerprints to this agency before, or if there has been an arrest record, they'll need to register with Cogent online at www.cogentid.com If fingerprints cannot be done by Livescan with Cogent, please contact AGD at (505) 476-4875 or consult AGD website for instructions. EXPLANATION OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: PAGE 1 ­ APPLICATION 1. Menu ­ A complete and finalized copy of the full menu for the business, include hours and days of operation, indicate when closed. If the hours and days of operation are not printed on the menu, write them on a separate sheet of paper. 2. Food Establishment Permit ­ A current permit in the name of the Applicant required, and may be obtained through the NM Environment Department, or you may need to contact city or county offices directly. 3. Tax Registration Certificate ­ A copy of the New Mexico Tax Registration Certificate (CRS Identification Number) in the name of the Applicant (sole proprietor, Corporation, LLC etc.) issued by the New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department. Applicants may obtain this documentation at any field office, call (505) 827-0700 or online. 4. Licensing Fee ­ in the name of the applicant and signed by both parties. PAGE 2 ­ PREMISES, LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION 1. Proof of Tenancy (Lease, Warranty Deed or Real Estate Contract) ­ A complete copy of the fully executed Lease Agreement, Warranty Deed or Real Estate Contract, for the premise in the name of the Applicant. a. The Lease Agreement must be signed by both parties (Lessor and Lessee). All Exhibits, Addendums to Lease Agreement, Amendments to Lease Agreement, or Subleases must accompany the Lease Agreement. b. If Lease Agreement does not address Permitted Use of the service of alcohol on the premises, you must submit an Addendum permitting this use. c. The Warranty Deed must be a filed and recorded copy. 2. Zoning Statement ­ A copy of the Zoning Statement for the proposed premises, must be current/within one year of application date, issued by the Local Governing Body, on official letterhead. Contact your city or county clerk for contact information for the zoning office in your area. The Zoning Statement must include each of the following: a. The complete physical address of the proposed establishment. b. Zoning type (example: C-1, Commercial). c. A Statement regarding Permitted Use for the type of liquor license being applied for. (example: On-premises consumption of alcohol is a permitted use within this zone; with or without Patio Service permitted; Sale of packaged alcohol for off-premises consumption permitted use). American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 3. Detailed Floor Plan with Photos ­ A Floor Plan for the proposed premises, showing the entrances/exits, kitchen, dining room, storage, sale, service, and consumption areas. All areas must be completely labeled. Submit legible Plan, that may be hand-drawn or architect drawing, on an 8½ x 11" sheet of paper for each floor. Please DO NOT submit blueprints. Drawing must indicate: a. Name of Applicant, Physical Address and which direction is North. b. Location of the main street in relation to the licensed premises. c. Label the layout of premises ­ must show the entrances, exits, dining and storage areas, and include photos showing a kitchen capable of preparing meals. d. List Total Square Footage, including Patio, if applicable (example: 2,500 square feet or 2,000 +500 patio =2,500). e. Show any and all Patios and/or Outside Dining Areas, indicate how they are permanently enclosed to prevent alcohol from leaving the premises. Label the type of enclosure used and the height, include photos. (example: 6 foot adobe wall with 5 foot wood gate). f. No bar areas will be approved under this type of license, however a prep station for wait staff to prepare the beverages for delivery to the tables is allowed. All food and drinks must be delivered to individual tables or seating counters by wait staff. Counter service is not permitted. 4. Photos ­ include Interior of premises, Kitchen Area, Prep Area, Dining Area, food counters, location/storage of alcohol, and Exterior /patio and fencing, if applicable. Only if proposed premises is between 300 and 400 feet of the nearest church or school, you will need: 5. Surveyor's Certificate ­ A certified copy of the