Types of Liquor Licenses

• Retail Liquor License: This license permits businesses to sell pre-packaged alcoholic beverages for consumption off-site. These businesses encompass liquor stores, wine shops, and grocery stores. Alcohol service on the premises is not allowed; the focus is on packaged sales.

• Hotel and Restaurant License: This license is granted to hotels, restaurants, bars, and pubs aiming to offer alcoholic beverages on their premises. It enables them to sell and serve alcohol to their clientele.

• Club License: Social and recreational clubs can acquire this license to dispense alcohol to their members exclusively within the club premises. This license is generally more limited in scope and intended for private club settings.

• Beer and Wine License: Under this license, establishments can sell beer and wine within specific settings, such as restaurants and bars. It's suitable for enterprises that do not offer distilled spirits.

• Wholesale License: Distributors and wholesalers procuring alcohol from manufacturers and supplying retail establishments are granted wholesale licenses. These licenses are vital components of the distribution network.

• Temporary Event License: Issued for particular occasions like festivals, weddings, or exhibitions where alcohol service is desired. This license allows the temporary sale and dispensation of alcohol during the event.

• Import and Export License: These licenses are imperative for enterprises importing or exporting alcoholic beverages across borders. They play a crucial role in the international alcohol trade.

• FL-3 License (Foreign Liquor License): This license empowers upscale restaurants and bars within luxury hotels to serve imported alcoholic beverages. It caters to premium establishments.

• CL-4 License (Country Liquor License): This license facilitates the sale of locally produced alcoholic beverages (country liquor) in rural areas and small towns.

• FL-2 License (Foreign Liquor License): Similar to the FL-3 license, this category allows serving foreign-made liquor but is tailored for moderately priced hotels and restaurants.

• Military Canteen License: Military canteen licenses enable authorized canteens to offer alcoholic beverages to military personnel at discounted rates.