Maine Revised Statutes
Subchapter 2: SPECIFIC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
28-A §1073-A. Bowling centers

§1073-A. Bowling centers
1.  Issuance of licenses.  The bureau may issue a license under this section for the sale of spirits, wine and malt liquor for on-premises consumption to a bowling center as defined in section 2, subsection 15, paragraph B‑1.  
[PL 2021, c. 658, §193 (NEW).]
2.  Separate area for sale of food and liquor.  A licensee under this section shall set aside a separate area for the sale and consumption of food and liquor in accordance with the rules of the bureau. The separate area may not include the area in which the game of bowling is conducted.  
[PL 2021, c. 658, §193 (NEW).]
3.  Income from sale of food requirement.  At least 10% of the gross annual income of a bowling center licensed under this section, not including income from the bowling business, must be from the sale of food.  
[PL 2021, c. 658, §193 (NEW).]
4.  Bureau to determine whether new applicant would probably meet sale of food requirement.  The bureau may not issue an initial license to a bowling center unless it determines that the applicant would probably meet the requirements of subsection 3.  
[PL 2021, c. 658, §193 (NEW).]
5.  Proof of compliance with sale of food requirement for license renewal.  The bureau may not renew a bowling center's license under this section unless the licensee furnishes the bureau with proof that the previous year's business met the requirements of subsection 3. If the bureau determines that the licensee has not satisfied the requirements of subsection 3, the bureau may renew the license for only one year, during which the licensee must meet the requirements of subsection 3 to be eligible for further license renewal.  
[PL 2021, c. 658, §193 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 658, §193 (NEW).

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