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Chairman Joseph W. Mollica Chief Mark C. Armaganian Deputy Commissioner Michael R. Milligan Investigative Paralegal Nancy Couture Chief Hearings Officer Joseph S. Plaia

AGENDA FOR THE NHLC DIVISION OF ENFORCEMENT & LICENSING MEETING FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018

1. RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES FROM THE COMMISSION MEETING HELD AUGUST 23, 2018.

2. SCHEDULED ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS:

September 7, 2018 at 9:30 a.m.:

a. Smokey Quartz Distillery, 894 Lafayette Road, Seabrook, NH. Liquor Manufacturer License #287519 issued pursuant to RSA 178:6. Cited for violation of RSA 179:25 – brand advertising of liquor on an internally illuminated sign. Date of violation: July 11, 2018. Case #: 18-170-OF.

September 14, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.:

b. Glowbar, 123 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH. Cigar Bar On-Premises Beverage/Wine/Liquor/Cigar License #403906 issued pursuant to RSA 178:20-a. Cited for violation of RSA 178:20-a, II(a) – failed to generate 60% of its quarterly gross revenue from the sale of cigar-related products which are limited to cigars, humidors, cigar cutters, cigar cutters and cases, lighters and ashtrays. Cited for violation of RSA 179:35 – failed to retain sales slips on the premises or readily available for examination by the Commission or its Liquor Investigators for a period of sixty (60) days. Date of violations: June 22, 2018. Case #: 18-163-OF.

October 5, 2018 at 9:30 a.m.:

c. 82 Scores Sports Bar & Grille, 82 – 84 Main Street, Keene, NH. Restaurant Full Service With Lounge License #1473903 issued pursuant to RSA 178:21, II(a)(1)/RSA 178:22, V(q). Cited for violation of RSA 179:5, I - served or sold alcoholic beverage to an individual who was visibly intoxicated or who a reasonable and prudent person would know is intoxicated. Cited for violation of RSA 179:27, II - served or allowed consumption of alcoholic beverage in an area not approved by the Commission. Cited for violation of RSA 179:44, I – gave free drinks to customers, patrons, members or guests. Date of violations: December 31, 2016. Case #: 17-163-OF.

3. NOTIFICATION OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION:

None

4. NOTIFICATION OF NON-CONTESTED TITLE XIII VIOLATION FINES PAID IN FULL:

None

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5. LICENSE APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR COMMISSION APPROVAL:

a. Basil Leaf Thai Cuisine LLC, 80 Main Street, Newmarket, NH 03857. To be issued Restaurant On-Premise Beverage/Wine/Liquor License #1570103 pursuant to RSA 178:21. 30-Day Temporary issued 8/21/2018.

b. Beverages and Beyond Distributers LLC, 1122 NH 106, Loudon, NH 03307. To be issued Retail Tobacco License #144817 pursuant to RSA 178:19-a. 30-Day temporary License issued 8/22/2018.

c. Big Daddy Joe’s LLC, 38 Route 25, Plymouth, NH 03264. To be issued Restaurant Full Service with Lounge License #1570403 pursuant to RSA 178:21, II(a)(1)/RSA 178:22, V(q). 30-Day Temporary License issued 8/23/2018.

d. Derry Smoke Shop LLC, 40 Crystal Avenue, Derry, NH 03038. To be issued Retail Tobacco License #145117 pursuant to RSA 178:19-a. 30-Day temporary License issued 8/22/2018.

e. Franklin Business & Industrial Development Corporation, Franklin Outing Club, 266 Flaghole Road, Franklin, NH 03235. To be issued a one-day Voluntary Nonprofit Organizations Beverage/Wine/Liquor License pursuant to RSA 178:22, V(l). Event date: 9/16/2018.

f. Moko, Inc. DBA Moko Japanese Steakhouse, 2060 Woodbury Avenue, Newington, NH 03801. To be issued Restaurant Full Service with Lounge License #1570303 pursuant to RSA 178:21, II(a)(1)/RSA 178:22, V(q). 30-Day Temporary License issued 8/17/2018.

g. Pino, Sandra, 1 Keen Court, Enfield, NH 06082. To be issued Alcohol Consultant License #514244 pursuant to RSA 178:27-a. Direct Shipper: ITO Wines, License #8192033.

h. St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 650 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03104. To be issued one-day Voluntary Nonprofit Organizations Beverage/Wine/Liquor Licenses pursuant to RSA 178:22, V(l). Event dates: 9/14, 9/15 & 9/16/2018.

i. Win-It-Too, Inc. DBA Global Beer Network, 30 Log Bridge Road, Building 300, Unit 301, Middleton, MA 01949. To be issued Beverage Vendor License #86931 pursuant to RSA 178:15. Manufacturer: Flensburger Brauerei.

6. LICENSE APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR COMMISSION DENIAL:

None

7. DIRECT SHIPPER APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR COMMISSION APPROVAL:

TOTAL NUMBER OF ACTIVE DIRECT SHIPPER PERMITS ENDING AUGUST 24, 2018: 1,192

None

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8. DIRECT SHIPPER APPLICATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR COMMISSION DENIAL:

None

9. NOTIFICATION OF APPROVED PETITIONS:

a. Big Daddy Joe’s LLC, 38 Route 25, Plymouth, NH 03264. Restaurant Full Service with Lounge License #1570403 licensed pursuant to RSA 178:21, II(a)(1)/RSA 178:22, V(q). Date petition received: 8/23/2018. Date petition approved: 8/23/2018. Requested a waiver to lease/give access to part of business, to wit, to allow a residential lease where the door shall remain locked at all times pursuant to RSA 179:48, IV.

b. CN Brown Company DBA Big Apple Food Store, 904 Route 106 North, Loudon, NH 03307. Combination Off-Premise Beverage/Wine/Tobacco License #3031847 licensed pursuant to RSA 178:18/RSA 178:19-a. Date petition received: 8/22/2018. Date petition approved: 8/23/2018. Requested permission to transfer alcohol inventory to a new location, to wit, from Big Apple Food Store in Loudon, NH, License #3031847 to Big Apple Food Store, 4 Country Club Road, Gilford, NH, License #720347 on August 23, 2018 due to the Loudon store closing pursuant to RSA 178:29, VIII.

c. CVS Manchester, Inc. DBA CVS Pharmacy #1175, 77 Derry Road, Hudson, NH 03051. Combination Off-Premise Beverage/Wine/Tobacco License #3259547 licensed pursuant to RSA 178:18/RSA 178:19-a. Date petition received: 6/15/2018. Date petition approved: 8/22/2018. Requested permission to transfer alcohol inventory to a new location, to wit, from 77 Derry Road, Hudson, NH to 46 Morgan Road, Hudson, NH on August 26, 2018 pursuant to RSA 178:29, VIII.

d. Estiatorian Tavern LLC DBA Southside Tavern, 1279 South Willow Street, Manchester, NH 03103. Restaurant On-Premise Beverage/Wine/Liquor License #1503503 licensed pursuant to RSA 178:21. Date petition received: 8/8/2018. Date petition approved: 8/17/2018. Requested approval for authorization of other area, to wit, an outside area with a capacity of 8 pursuant to RSA 178:24 and Liq. 404.05.

e. For Food & Family LLC DBA Thompson Eatery, 193 Main Street, Jackson, NH 03846. Restaurant On-Premise Beverage/Wine/Liquor License #1503503 licensed pursuant to RSA 178:21. Date petition received: 8/7/2018. Date petition approved: 8/17/2018. Requested approval for authorization of other area, to wit, an outside area with a capacity of 134 for August 19, 2018 pursuant to RSA 178:24 and Liq. 404.05.

f. From the Barrel Brewing Company, 15 Londonderry Road, Unit 9, Londonderry, NH 03053. Nano Brewery Beer and/or Specialty Beer License #201522 licensed pursuant to RSA 178:12-a. Date petition received: 8/21/2018. Date petition approved: 8/21/2018. Requested approval for authorization to transfer business location, to wit, to transfer the location from 15 Londonderry Road, Unit 9, Londonderry, NH to 1 Corporate Drive, Unit 16, Derry, NH pursuant to RSA 178:29, VIII.

g. Le Club Alpine De Raquetteur, 175 Putnam Street, Manchester, NH 03102. Social Club On-Premise Cocktail Lounge License #10301 licensed pursuant to RSA 178:22, V(h). Date petition received: 8/21/2018. Date petition approved: 8/23/2018.

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Requested approval for authorization of other area, to wit, an outside area with a capacity of 300 for September 9, 2018 pursuant to RSA 178:24 and Liq. 404.05.

h. Litherman’s LLC DBA Litherman’s Limited, 126B Hall Street, Concord, NH 03301. Nano Brewery Beer and/or Specialty Beer License #203922 licensed pursuant to RSA 178:12-a. Date petition received: 8/10/2018. Date petition approved: 8/20/2018. Requested approval for storage in another area, to wit, an additional space on the premises for storage of alcohol pursuant to RSA 178:24 and Liq. 404.05.

i. Nashua Elks Lodge 720, 12 Murphy Drive, Nashua, NH 03060. Social Club On-Premise Cocktail Lounge License #11601 licensed pursuant to RSA 178:22, V(h). Date petition received: 8/21/2018. Date petition approved: 8/23/2018. Requested approval for authorization of other area, to wit, an outside area with a capacity of 1,500 for August 25, 2018 pursuant to RSA 178:24 and Liq. 404.05.

j. Plymouth Lodge PBOE 2312 Elks, Route 175, Holderness, NH 03245. Social Club On-Premise Cocktail Lounge License #30201 licensed pursuant to RSA 178:22, V(h). Date petition received: 8/13/2018. Date petition approved: 8/17/2018. Requested approval for authorization of other area, to wit, an outside area with a capacity of 400 for August 26, 2018 pursuant to RSA 178:24 and Liq. 404.05.

k. Wally’s Pub LLC, 144 Ashworth Avenue, Hampton, NH 03842. Restaurant Full Service with Lounge License #1286503 licensed pursuant to RSA 178:21, II(a)(1)/RSA 178:22, V(q). Date petition received: 8/16/2018. Date petition approved: 8/17/2018. Requested approval for authorization of other area, to wit, an outside area with a capacity of 250 for August 18, 2018 pursuant to RSA 178:24 and Liq. 404.05.

l. Who Would Have Guessed LLC DBA Pizza Man of Hooksett, 254 West River Road, Hooksett, NH 03106. Restaurant On-Premise Beverage/Wine/Liquor License #1447003 licensed pursuant to RSA 178:21. Date petition received: 8/15/2018. Date petition approved: 8/17/2018. Requested approval for authorization of other area, to wit, an outside area for August 18, 2018 pursuant to RSA 178:24 and Liq. 404.05.

10. PETITIONS RECOMMENDED FOR COMMISSION DENIAL:

None

11. TABLED ITEMS:

None

12. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR COMMISSION APPROVAL:

a. Canal Street Brewing Company LLC DBA Founders Brewing Company, 235 Grandville Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Beverage Vendor License #62431 licensed pursuant to RSA 178:15. Date petition received: 8/10/2018.

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Requests approval of Founders Curmudgeon’s Better Half with an alcohol content of 12.7% at 60 degrees Fahrenheit by volume; licensed pursuant to RSA 178:1, LXIV-a and RSA 179:40-a; a sample was provided. Recommendation: Approval.

b. Craft Brew Alliance, 929 North Russell Street, Portland, OR 97227. Beverage Manufacturer License #287718 issued pursuant to RSA 178:12 & Restaurant Full Service With Lounge License #1036603 issued pursuant to RSA 178:21, II(a)(1)/RSA 178:22, V(q). Date petition received: July 18, 2018. Requests approval to allow the use of a beverage manufacturing license by a tenant brewer, to wit, to allow Cisco Brewers Portsmouth, holder of Tenant Brewer License #300109 to manufacturer beer under Beverage Manufacturer License #287718 held by Craft Brew Alliance at all times and to allow their facility to be used as the point of sale for said Cisco products in lieu of Redhook products pursuant to RSA 178:12, IV(a)2.

c. Harvard Cider Company LLC DBA Prospect Ciderworks, 173B Norfolk Avenue, Boston, MA 02119. Beverage Vendor License #86431 licensed pursuant to RSA 178:15. Date petition received: 8/23/2018. Requests approval of Oasis Dry Cider with an alcohol content of 6.7% at 60 degrees Fahrenheit by volume; licensed pursuant to RSA 178:1, LXIV-a and RSA 179:40-a; a sample was provided. Recommendation: Approval.

d. Southern Tier Brewing Company LLC, 2072 Stoneman Circle, Lakewood, NY 14750. Beverage Vendor License #57831 licensed pursuant to RSA 178:15. Date petition received: 8/23/2018. Requests approval of Rum Barrel Aged Pumking (Pumpkin Ale aged in a Rum barrel) with an alcohol content of 13.36% at 60 degrees Fahrenheit by volume; licensed pursuant to RSA 178:1, LXIV-a and RSA 179:40-a; a sample was provided. Recommendation: Approval.

13. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR COMMISSION DENIAL:

None

14. NOTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE CHECKS SCHEDULED WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS:

None

15. NOTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE CHECKS:

Alcohol – Wakefield, NH:

a. Circle K 7216, 18 Wakefield Road, Sanbornville, NH. Combination Off-Premises Beverage/Wine/Tobacco License #3222747 licensed pursuant to RSA 178:18/RSA 126-K:4. Cited for violation of RSA 179:5, I - served or sold alcoholic beverage to a minor during a compliance check. Date of violation: July 26, 2018. Case #: 18-193-OF. Verbal warning, four (4) points assessed to the liquor license and mandatory attendance for a manager at a Management Training Seminar (MTS) within ninety (90) days from the date of the violation.

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b. Mobil On The Run, Routes 16 & 109, Sanbornville, NH. Combination Off-Premises Beverage/Wine/Tobacco License #3288647 licensed pursuant to RSA 178:18/RSA 126-K:4. Cited for violation of RSA 179:5, I - served or sold alcoholic beverage to a minor during a compliance check. Date of violation: July 26, 2018. Case #: 18-193-OF. Verbal warning, four (4) points assessed to the liquor license and mandatory attendance for a manager at a Management Training Seminar (MTS) within ninety (90) days from the date of the violation.

c. Seven Lakes Provisions, 1260 Province Lake Road, East Wakefield, NH. Combination Off-Premises Beverage/Wine/Tobacco License #3361147 licensed pursuant to RSA 178:18/RSA 126-K:4. Cited for violation of RSA 179:5, I - served or sold alcoholic beverage to a minor during a compliance check. Date of violation: July 26, 2018. Case #: 18-193-OF. Verbal warning, four (4) points assessed to the liquor license and mandatory attendance for a manager at a Management Training Seminar (MTS) within ninety (90) days from the date of the violation.

d. Tumbledown Café, 21 Meadow Street, Sanbornville, NH. Restaurant On-Premises Beverage/Wine/Liquor License #1510003 issued pursuant to RSA 178:21. Cited for violation of RSA 179:5, I - served or sold alcoholic beverage to a minor during a compliance check. Date of violation: July 26, 2018. Case #: 18-193-OF. Verbal warning, four (4) points assessed to the liquor license and mandatory attendance for a manager at a Management Training Seminar (MTS) within ninety (90) days from the date of the violation.

16. NOTIFICATION OF DENIED FELON WAIVER:

None

17. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING DECISION PENDING:

None

18. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY:

None

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