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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-06 Board of Selectmen PacketPagel of 2 Schena, Paula From: Erica McNamara [emcnamara@ci.read ing.ma.us] Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 11:42 AM To: Schena, Paula Subject: RCASA Alcohol Policy Training You're invited to attend a special RCASA training... Reaciling C aatiton A g ainst, Substanco.re Abuse ALCOHOL POLICY TRAINING DATE: Tuesday May 6, 2008 TIME: 7-9p.m. LOCATION: 16 Lowell Street, Town Hall, Board of Selectman Meeting room MORE: Jim Staples representing Guest Intervention Services will provide a 2 hour training for RCASA Board members and the Board of Selectman on best practices in alcohol protocols and policy-making. 5/l/2008 0 Page 2 of 2 This is the first of 3 trainings that will be offered by Guest Intervention Services to enhance policy-making on local alcohol licensing and related issues. This training is funded by the MA Office of the Attorney General grant. RSVP by Friday May 2nd to emcnamaran-ci.readino.ma.us RCASA 15 Union Street Reading, Massachusetts 01867 Forward email ® SafeUnsubscribe @ This email was sent to pschena@ci.reading. ma.us, by emcnamara(caci.read ino.ma.us Uodate Profile/Email Address I Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribeTM I Privacv Policv RCASA 1 15 Union Street I Reading I MA 1 01867 Email Marketing by C©lastant t:WAact` TRY IT FREE 00) 5/1/2008 SAVE THE DATES BACKGROUND 21 Proof is an innovative Responsible Beverage Services (RBS) training program that will be offered to employees of pouring and non-pouring establishments in Reading, Massachusetts. It was developed by the Cambridge Prevention Coalition, Cambridge License Commission, and Cambridge Licensee Advisory Board in response to a need for a consistent RBS training among servers/sellers in the community to reduce underage commercial access to alcohol in the wake of documented sales violations among local alcohol licensees. Training content was created using focus groups with licensees, best practices from the research literature, guidance from prevention practitioners, and input from municipal officials. The training will be tailored for use in Reading. July 22 and July 23 2008 CERTIFCATION The 21 Proof training is approved by the Liquor Liability Joint Underwriting Association of Massachusetts. COLLABORATION 21 Proof Training in Reading will be offered in collaboration with the 9 Reading Coalition Town of Reading, Police Department, Reading Coalition Against Against Substance Substance Abuse and the Cambridge Prevention Coalition. Abuse TRAINING DATES/TIMES Training Date Time Liquor Stores 1. Non-pouring establishments/owners and managers July 22, 2008 9-1 P.M. 2. Non-pouring establishments/employees July 22, 2008 4-8 pan. Bars and restaurants 1. Pouring establishments/owners and managers July 23, 2008 9-1 P.M. 2. Pouring establishments/employees July 23, 2008 4-8 p.m. 21 Proof Training Components for Owners/Managers - Owners and managers will explore Best Practices that focuses on strengthening and/or developing establishment-level RBS policies and procedures. They will also explore: • The role of owners and managers in preventing underage sales and consumption 0 • Massachusetts general laws, ABCC Laws, and City of Cambridge rules and regulations • Research based best practices for responsible retailing • Point of sale practices including: Signage, Inspect Ids, Specialty Calendars, Unusual Occurrence Logs, Checkout Scanners, Electronic Age Verification Devices, Cleric Assisted Sales, Video Cameras • Employee policies and practices Owner/Manager materials include: An Individualized Risk Assessment of Best Practices Materials, Handouts, and Fact Sheets to Train Your Employees Signage for Use in your Establishment A Specialty Calendar for I.D Checking An Incident Reporting Log I.D. Checking Guide 21 Proof Training Components for Employees Section I: Setting the Stage Alcohol use and abuse as a public health issue How servers and retailers can reduce underage drinking How attitudes and experience influence serving and selling behavior Section II: Drinking Versus Intoxication Differences between alcohol abuse and dependence How alcohol affects the body How to recognize behavioral cues of intoxication in customers Section III: Knowing the Laws Relevant State liquor laws Relevant town regulations Legal liability Section IV: Making a Difference (Skill Development) Identifying and inspecting valid forms of age identification Refusing service Dealing with difficult customers (diffusion skills) TRAINING OBJECTIVES Increase knowledge of RBS practices among vendors and servers of alcohol in the community. Improve skills related to RBS practices among vendors and servers of alcohol in the community. D Decrease the proportion of 11th and 12th graders in the community who report obtaining alcohol from a commercial source during their last drinking occasion. Decrease the proportion of non-pouring establishments who fail compliance checks conducted by pseudo-buyers. OUTCOMES FROM PREVIOUS TRAININGS IN CAMBRIDGE Participant Knowledge Gains 17% statistically significant (p<.01) increase in participants' overall RBS knowledge. Participant Skill Improvement 7% statistically significant (p<.01) increase in participants' overall RBS skills. Decreased Underage Access via Commercial Sources 47% statistically significant (p<.Ol) decrease in 11th and 12th grade public school students who reported obtaining alcohol from a commercial source. Decreased Compliance Check Failures in Liquor Stores 30% reduction in the odds of a trained non-pouring establishment selling to a pseudo- buyer REGISTRATION Registration information will be sent out in early June 2008. D ARTICLE 3 - LICENSES Section 3.1- General Procedures and Conditions for Issuance of Licenses 3.1.1- Aoolication Procedures Applicants for initial issuance or renewal of licenses issued by the Board of Selectmen shall submit an application on a standard form as provided by the Town. The applicant shall have the responsibility to complete all information on the form completely and accurately, and under oath, and shall provide with the application all necessary information in order for the Town to determine whether all requirement(s) of the license in accordance with Town or State regulations or bylaws are complied with. These requirements may include but not be limited to: ♦ A sworn statement that the applicant has paid all taxes and fees and other moneys owed to the Town of Reading for any services; ♦ All required performance bonds, if any, are on file; ♦ A certificate of Workers Compensation is on file. The Board of Selectmen may request information from any other Department, Board, Committee or Commission in considering the granting and/or renewal of a license. The Board may review the record of any complaints or problems regarding the licensee and/or the licensed premises, and shall take such complaints into account in considering whether or not to issue or renew the license. 3.1.2 - License Period Unless otherwise provided, licenses shall be issued for a 12 month calendar year, beginning on January 1 st. An application for a new license shall be issued for the remainder of the calendar year. Fees shall be charged for the entire calendar year even if the license is effective for only a portion of the calendar year. 3.1.3 - License Restricted to the Premises for which it is Issued Except for Taxi and Livery vehicle licenses, an application for a license shall be specific as to the location, including street number and address, for which the license is issued. The licensed activity may not be moved to any other location without approval of the Licensing Authority. 3.1.4 - Requirement that Licensees maintain their Properties and Businesses in accordance with all Conditions, Bvlaws, Rules and Resulations of the Town of Reading durine the Term of the License Every business licensed by the Town of Reading, whether listed below or not, shall at all times during the term of their license, maintain the property and conduct their business in accordance with all conditions of the license, as well as in conformity with all policies, rules, regulations and bylaws of the Town of Reading. All licensees shall maintain their premises in a clean and business-like condition that is conducive to public health and safety. 3.1.5 - Conditions on Licenses The Town may place reasonable conditions on the issuance of any license issued pursuant to these policies to provide for public safety, health, welfare and the promotion of public order. 3-1 Board of Selectmen Policies 3.1.6 - Deleeation to the Town Manager the Authority to issue Certain Licenses The Board of Selectmen may, annually, delegate to the Town Manager the authority to issue and renew any or all licenses covered by this policy, except for the issuance and annual renewal of liquor licenses. When the Board of Selectmen chooses to delegate this authority, the Board of Selectmen will be notified of the granting and/or renewal of such licenses at their next regular meeting following the issuance or renewal. Prior to approving a renewal, the Town Manager will make certain that all conditions of the license have been net, and that all other appropriate measures are complied with to ensure that the licensee is in compliance with all bylaws, rules, regulations and practices of the Town of Reading. If an issue has been raised by the Board of Selectmen regarding the issuance or renewal of a license, the Town Manager shall not issue or renew the license but it shall be referred back to the Board of Selectmen for their review and action. 3.1.7 - Suspension. Modification or Revocation of Licenses The Town may suspend, modify or revoke any license issued under these policies for failure to meet any of the requirements of these policies, or failure to meet any conditions placed on the license. The licensee is entitled to due process as provided by law, which may include written notice of any violation and a hearing. Adopted 10-27-86, Revised 12-13-94, Revised 12-5-95, Revised 5-25-04 6 3-2 Board of Selectmen Policies Section 3.2 -Liquor License Policv This policy shall apply to all premises licensed for the sale and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages by the Licensing Authority (Board of Selectmen) pursuant to their authority as the Licensing Authority of the Town of Reading as determined by the Reading Home Rule Charter, Town of Reading Bylaws, and the laws, rules and regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The following chart indicates which portion of these regulations applies to which type of license: Cate2orv 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 Retail Package Goods Store License for all kinds of Alcoholic Beverages X not to be Drunk on the Premises Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All X X X Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises (100 or more seats) Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Wine X X X and Malt Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises (less than 100 seats) Club License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds X X of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises 3.2.1- General Requirements for All Licensed Establishments 3.2.1.1- Plan Required A plan of the building and a detailed floor plan of the licensed premises including the capacity of a restaurant and parking facilities shall be on file with the Licensing Authority. No alterations shall be permitted to the premises without approval in advance from the Licensing Authority or its designee. 3.2.1.2 - Deliveries Deliveries to licensed establishments shall be made only during business hours and shall be made in a manner so as not to disrupt neighbors or interfere with traffic or parking. 3.2.1.3 - Inspection The licensed premises shall be subject at all times to inspection by members of the Licensing Authority or its designee, and Reading Police, Fire and Health officials. 3-3 Board of Selectmen Policies 3.2.1.4 - Advertisements No advertising matter, screen, curtain or other obstruction, which prevents a clear view of the interior of the premises, shall be maintained in or on any window or door. 3.2.1.5 - Amusement Devices No establishment licensed for the on-premises or off-premises sale or consumption of alcohol shall permit the use of any amusement device or electronic game unless specifically licensed to do so by the Board of Selectmen. 3.2.1.6 - Dutv to Perform An applicant for a license to sell liquor on or off premises shall within 45 days of the issuance of such license commence construction of the licensed premises which shall be fully operational within 120 days of the issuance of such license, unless otherwise approved by the Licensing Authority. Thereafter, the licensee will continuously operate the premises in accordance with the terms and conditions of the license. The closing of the licensed establishment for seven consecutive calendar days or for more than 20 calendar days during a calendar year shall be deemed to be abandonment of the license and sufficient grounds for revocation, unless prior approval is granted by the Licensing Authority. Upon application by the licensee, the Licensing Authority may waive this abandonment provision in the event of major renovation, destruction by fire or flood or other similar circumstance. 3.2.1.7 - Establishment of Written Policies Licensees shall establish written policies regarding the sale or service of alcoholic beverages based upon the requirements of the regulations of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, these regulations, and any other conditions placed on the license. 3.2.1.8 - Alcohol Poliev for Staff While Serving Licensees, Managers, principal representatives and employees are required to be alcohol free while selling to and/or serving patrons. 3.2.1.9 - Alcohol Management or Server Training Licensees, Managers and principal representatives of licensed establishments are required to successfully complete an alcohol management or server training course (depending on the type of license) approved by the Liquor Liability Joint Underwriting Association of Massachusetts at the time of issuance of the license. Servers of alcoholic beverages shall be required to successfully complete a server training course approved by the Liquor Liability Joint Underwriting Association of Massachusetts within six (6) months of becoming employed in a position where they are serving alcohol to customers. All persons required to successfully complete an alcohol management or server training course must be successfully retrained prior to the end of the certification period. The licensee shall certify annually to the Licensing Authority at the time of renewal of the license that the licensee, Manager, and all employees meet this requirement. ncr kl~ 3-4 Board of Selectmen Policies 3.2.1.14 - Liouor Liability Insurance Requirement Licensees are required to have, or otherwise provide, liquor liability insurance in the minimum amount determined from time to time by the Licensing Authority. This requirement is applicable regardless of whether the licensee rents, or otherwise provides the licensed premises to a third party. Limited exceptions to this requirement may be granted by the Licensing Authority for reasons of hardship or upon adequate proof of inability to obtain the required insurance. There is no right to an exception, and the Licensing Authority is not required to grant such an exception. Licensees shall provide the Board of Selectmen with a copy of the Certificate of Insurance upon the issuance or renewal of a license. 3.2.1.11- Staffing Licensees shall maintain an adequate ratio of staff to patrons in order to properly monitor beverage sales and consumption. 3.2.1.12 - Supervision - Presence The licensee, a Manager or principal representative of the licensee shall be present in the licensed premises at all times during which alcoholic beverages are being sold pursuant to the license, and shall be available to the licensing authorities and its agents during all such tunes unless some other person, similarly qualified, authorized and satisfactory to the Licensing Authority, and of whose authority to act in place of such Manager or principal representative shall first have been approved by the Licensing Authority in the manner aforesaid is present in the premises, and is acting in the place of such Manager or principal representative. 3.2.1.13 - Dutv to Keep Order No licensee for sale of alcoholic beverages shall permit any disorder, disturbance or illegality of any kind to take place in or on the licensed premises, including the parking lot or lots that serve the premises. The licensee shall be responsible therefor whether present or not. There shall be no indecent or immoral entertainment on the licensed premises. 3.2.1.14 - Proof of Ate The Licensee, Manager, principal representative, bartender and waitress/waiter shall refuse to serve any patron under the age of twenty-one (21). When in doubt of age, they shall require the showing of an identification card or license in accordance with Chapter 138, Section 34B of the General Laws. 3.2.1.15 - Minimum Aee of Emplovee or Server No employee of any licensed establishment who is serving, clearing or otherwise handling alcoholic beverages shall be under the age of 18. 3.2.1.16 - Prohibition of BrineinLy Alcoholic Bevernes onto the Premises There shall be no alcoholic beverages brought onto the premises of a licensed establishment except for deliveries for the operation of the business as controlled by the laws, rules and regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ~a 3-5 Board of Selectmen Policies 3.2.1.17 - Information Retarding the Alleged Service of Alcohol Prior to Violation for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquors Upon the receipt of a letter from the Office of the Attorney General or the Middlesex District Attorney's Office pursuant to G.L. c. 90, Sec. 24J or any other statute, or any other notice regarding the alleged service or sale of alcohol to an individual who is subsequently convicted or pleads guilty to a violation of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquors, or enters a disposition under Section 24D of Chapter 90, the Licensing Authority: ♦ Shall forward a copy of the letter to the licensee cited, along with a copy of these rules and regulations. ♦ May request that the licensee appear before the Licensing Authority to respond to the allegation. Upon the receipt of two or more letters in a two-year period, the licensee shall be required to appear before the Licensing Authority to respond to the allegations. Any disciplinary action taken by the Licensing Authority shall be taken in accordance with the provisions of the Reading Liquor Policy, the Massachusetts General Laws, and Rules and Regulations of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. Neither a letter from the Office of the Attorney General or the Middlesex District Attorney's Office, nor the original letter from the court to these law enforcement agencies shall, by itself, constitute sufficient evidence so as to allow for a finding that a licensee. has committed a violation. 3.2.1.18 - Dutv to Report an Attempt to Purchase by a Minor The licensee shall be required to report to the Reading Police Department -any time a person attempts to purchase alcohol while being underage, or attempts to use an altered or forged identification for the purpose of purchasing alcohol. Furthermore, the licensee shall immediately report to the Reading Police Department any time they suspect an adult is purchasing alcohol for a minor. These infractions must be reported even when the incident takes place off premises, such as for home deliveries. 3.2.1.19 - Liauor License Fees The following fees are established for each calendar year for the categories of license available in the Town of Reading: Categorv 2007 2008 2009 2010 Retail Package Goods Store License for all $2000 $2100 $2200 $2300 kinds of Alcoholic Beverages not to be Drunk on the Premises Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for $3200 $3300 $3400 $3500 Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for $2400 $2400 $2450 $2500 Sale, and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises Club License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and $1000 $1000 $1050 $1100 to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises 3-6 Board of Selectmen Policies 3.2.1.20 - Hours of Operation The following shall be the hours of operation for premises licensed for sale and/or service of alcoholic beverages by the Town of Reading: Cateeorv Hours of Operation Retail Package Goods Store License for all kinds of Alcoholic Beverages not to be Drunk on the Premises Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises Club License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises 8:00 am to 11:00 p.m., except 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. the day before a holiday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on weekdays, and 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight on Sundays 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 12:00 noon to 11:00 on Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. except on Sundays and legal holidays when the hours are 12:00 noon to 1:00 a.m. Exceptions See Sunday Sales below 3.2.1.21- Breech of Policv or Conditions For breach of any of the requirements, restrictions or conditions of this policy of license, the Licensing Authority reserves the power and right to modify, suspend, revolve or cancel the license in accordance with the law. 3.2.1.22 - Sundav Sales for Packaee Stores Sunday sales for Package Stores are permitted, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, § 15, subject to the following conditions: e No sales may be made prior to noon on Sunday; ♦ No sales may be made after 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, except that no sales may be made after 11:30 p.m. on a Sunday that immediately precedes a legal holiday; o Employees must be paid for working on Sunday at a rate not less than 1'/2 of the employees' regular rate; ♦ No employee may be required to work on a Sunday; refusal to work on a Sunday is not grounds for discrimination, dismissal, discharge, deduction of hours or any other penalty; o If a Section 15 licensee intends to close one day per week except Sundays, such licensee must notify the Licensing Authority of such licensee's intended hours of operation. (2i 3-7 Board of Selectmen Policies 3.2.2 -Reauirements for All: ♦ Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beveraees to be Drunk on the Premises, and ♦ Restaurant License to Expose, Keep for Sale, and to Sell Wine and Malt Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises All licensees for the service of alcohol, whether the holder of ♦ Restaurant License - All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages ♦ Restaurant License - Wine and Malt Beverages or shall, in addition to Section 3.2.1 of this policy, adhere to the following policies: 3.2.2.1- Advertisement No premises shall be licensed that contain any advertisement or sign upon which appears the brand name of any product sold in the establishment including wine or beer, except that signs or advertisements inside of the premises that cannot be seen from the exterior of the premises are pennitted 3.2.2.2 - Reauirements for Service of Food and Drink In licensed premises, all food and drink service shall conform to the following: ♦ Food shall be served on china, pottery or other solid dinnerware and shall use metal silverware. No plastic or paper dinnerware or silverware is permitted. ♦ An establishment that has a separate and distinct take-out area may be licensed for the sale of beer and wine on the premises. ♦ Alcohol must be served in glass or pottery containers only. No paper, plastic or other containers will be used for service. Pitchers or carafes of beer or wine with a capacity of 750 ml or less will be permitted. 3.2.2.3 - Toilet Facilities Reauired No premises shall be licensed unless toilet facilities meeting all requirements of the current code of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are generally available to the customers of the facility. 3.2.2.4 - List of Alternative Transportation Licensees shall maintain a written list of the telephone numbers of local taxicab companies next to the public telephone. If there is no public telephone, the list should be available for patrons when requested. 3.2.2.5 - Orderlv Closinz Licensees shall ensure that patrons leave the premises at the closing hour in an orderly manner. All tables and service locations shall be cleared of alcoholic beverages within '/2 hour after the legal time for sale. 3-8 Board of Selectmen Policies 3.2.2.6 - Prohibition of takene Alcoholic Beverages from the Premises There shall be no alcoholic beverages taken from the premises of a licensed establishment except for deliveries for the operation of the business as controlled by the laws, rules and regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 3.2.2.7 - Refusal of Service The Manager of any premises licensed under this policy shall refuse to serve any patron who is approaching a condition of "Under the Influence." 3.2.2.8 - Service of Alcoholic Beverages Limited to Hours that Food Services is Provided The hours during which sales of alcoholic beverages may be made in a licensed premise is further limited to the times when food service is available. No alcoholic beverages may be sold or served in a licensed premise before food service is available, nor after the food service has been suspended. 3.2.2.9 - Service Bar In the event that an area is designed as a "service bar," which is distinct from what is commonly referred to as a "bar," no liquor is to be served to the public at such service bar, and no stools or chairs are to be placed at said service bar. 3.2.3 - Requirements for All: Restaurant License to Ex9ose. Keep for Sale, and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beveraees to be Drunk on the Premises All Restaurants licensed for the service of "All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages" shall adhere to the following policies in addition to the provisions of Sections 3.3.1 and 3.3.2 of this policy: 3.2.3.1- Minimum Seating Requirement A license shall not be granted for an establishment having a seating capacity of less than one hundred (100) persons. No more than 15% of the seats shall be at a bar. 3.2.4 - Requirements for all Restaurant License to Expose. Keep for Sale, and to Sell Wine and Malt Beveraues to be Drunk on the Premises, All Restaurants licensed for the service of "Wine and Malt Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises" shall adhere to the following policies in addition to the provisions of Sections 3.2.1 and 3.2.2 of this policy: 3.2.4.1- Purpose and Intent Pursuant to a Home Rule petition by the Town of Reading, the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts authorized the Town of Reading to issue a limited number (currently 5) of Beer and Wine licenses to restaurant establishments with fewer than 100 seats. This legislative action was confirmed by the voters of the Town in the Election of March 24, 1998. This policy is established pursuant to those votes. The intent of this policy is to encourage the development and retention of smaller specialty restaurants in the Downtown area of Reading in order to enhance the economic vitality of the Downtown area. It is recognized that the serving of beer and wine in a restaurant is part of the customers' dining experience. t 3-9 Board of Selectmen Policies 3.2.4.2 - Maximum Seats A restaurant holding a "Wine and Malt Beverage" license shall have seating for less than 100 customers. All seats shall be at tables there shall be no seating at a bar. 3.2.4.3 - Service Bar Only a service bar is permitted. Its function is to serve to restaurant employees who serve the customers and can be used to serve drinks to those customers waiting to dine. There will be no seats at this bar. 3.2.4.4 = Seating Requirement There shall be no service of alcohol to anyone unless they are seated at a table. 3.2.5 - Requirements for Club License to Expose. Keep for Sale. and to Sell All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises All Clubs licensed for the service of "All kinds of Alcoholic Beverages to be Drunk on the Premises" shall adhere to the following policies in addition to the provisions of Section 3.2.1 of this policy: 3.2.5.1 - Minimum Seating Requirement A license shall not be granted for an establishment having a seating capacity of less than one hundred (100) persons. No more than 15% of the seats shall be at a bar. 3.2.5.2 - Advertisements No premises shall be licensed that contain any advertisement or sign upon which appears the brand name of any product sold in the establishment including wine or beer, except that signs or advertisements inside of the premises that cannot be seen from the exterior of the premises are permitted. 3.2.5.3 - Requirements for Service of Food and Drink In licensed premises, all food and drink service shall conform to the following: o Plastic glasses are permitted. Service will be by the glass or bottle, or glass or pottery pitchers or carafes of beer or wine with a capacity of 750 ml or less will be permitted. 3.2.5.4 - Toilet Facilities Required No premises shall be licensed unless toilet facilities meeting all requirements of the current code of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are generally available to the customers of the facility. 3.2.5.5 - List of Alternative Transportation Licensees shall maintain a written list of the telephone numbers of local taxicab companies next to the public telephone. If there is no public telephone, the list should be available for patrons when requested. 6:s) 3-10 Board of Selectmen Policies 3.2.5.6 - Orderlv Closing Licensees shall ensure that patrons leave the premises at the closing hour in an orderly manner. All tables and service locations shall be cleared of alcoholic beverages within '/z hour after the legal time for sale. 3.2.5.7 - Prohibition of taking Alcoholic Beverages from the Premises There shall be no alcoholic beverages taken from the premises of a licensed establishment. 3.2.5.8 - Refusal of Service The Manager of any premises licensed under this policy shall refuse to serve any patron who is approaching a condition of "Under the Influence." 3.2.5.9 - Service Bar In the event that an area is designed as a "service bar," which is distinct from what is commonly referred to as a "bar," no liquor is to be served to the public at such service bar, and no stools or chairs are to be placed at said service bar. 3.2.6 - Requirements for One Dav Liouor Licenses 3.2.6.1 - One day liquor licenses may be issued by the Town for commercial establishments or for non-profit organizations. 3.2.6.2 - Holders of one day licenses shall provide the liquor to the attendees of any event "bring your own liquor (or beer or wine)" will not be permitted. 3.2.6.3 - Holders of one day licenses shall provide a bartender and/or servers who are trained and authorized to make decisions regarding continued service of alcoholic beverages to attendees. There shall be no self service of any alcoholic beverage at an event approved as a one day license. 3.2.6.4 - Applicants for one day licenses shall provide proof of insurance to the Town with the application for the one day license. Revised 5-25-04 Section 3.3 - Issuance of Peddler's Licenses Chapter 101, ctions 12a through 33 of the Laws of the Commonwealth, provide for regulations of peddlers. of the State law allows the Board of Selectmen to establish local rules and regulations for the gran ' of such licenses. The following rules and regulation e hereby adopted to guide the Board of Selectmen in reviewing and ruling upon applications for Pe 's Licenses: Each application will be dealt with on a case by c basis. The following guidelines are not intended to be a full list of issues to be dealt with by the rd but are merely guidelines to the applicant. 3-11 Board of Selectmen Policies