Lodges/Subordinate Clubs of National Fraternal or Benevolent Associations
Permitted Products: Beer, Wine, and Liquor.
Type of sale: By the drink for consumption on premises only. Sales to members and nonresident guests only.
Issued to a bona fide club which has been at the time of application in continuous active existence and operation for a period of not less than 2 years in the county where it exists. However, any veterans’ or fraternal organization of national scope need not have been in continuous active existence or operation for any required period of time prior to an application for license. There is a separate license available to historic American Legion Posts chartered prior to September 16, 1919. However, the revenue generated from the sale of alcohol which exceeds the cost of operation must be donated to a local nonprofit charitable organization on an annual basis or maintained in an emergency fund not to exceed the costs of operation of the American Legion Post from the prior calendar year.
Non-profit Corporations or Clubs Devoted to Community, Municipal, or County Development
Permitted Products: Beer, Wine, and Liquor.
Type of sale: By the drink for consumption on premises only.
Sales to members and nonresident guests only. Issued to a bona fide club which has been at the time of application for license in continuous active existence and operation for a period of not less than 2 years in the county where it exists. Please note that bona fide non-profit corporations, organized for any purpose, may also sell alcoholic beverages for consumption at events with an temporary permit (ODP) from the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco. These organizations are generally limited to 12 permits per calendar year.
Clubs Promoting Showmen and Amusement Enterprises
Permitted Products: Beer, Wine, and Liquor.
Type of sale: By the drink for consumption on premises only.
Sales to members and nonresident guests only. Issued to a bona fide club which has been at the time of application for license in continuous active existence and operation for a period of not less than 2 years in the county where it exists.
Clubs Promoting Cultural Relations of People of the Same Nationality
Permitted Products: Beer, Wine, and Liquor.
Type of sale: By the drink for consumption on premises only. Sales to members and nonresident guests only. Issued to a bona fide club which has been at the time of application for license in continuous active existence and operation for a period of not less than 2 years in the county where it exists.
Bottle Club
Permitted Products: Beer, Wine, and Liquor.
Type of sale: Sales of alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
“Bottle Club” means a commercial establishment operated for a profit wherein patrons consume alcoholic beverages which are brought onto the premises and not sold or supplied to the patrons by the establishment. Establishment must be located in a building or other enclosed permanent structure. Licensee may not hold any other alcoholic beverage license for the premises while licensed as a bottle club. Purchases of alcoholic beverages for resale are not permitted. Bottle clubs have been historically disfavored by local authorities, and I would strongly suggest that you consult an attorney before pursuing this business model.
