Section R19-1-323. Underage Individuals on Licensed Premises

A.      An individual under the legal drinking age may be on the licensed premises of an on-sale retailer under the conditions established in A.R.S. § 4-244(22).

B.       Additionally, an individual under the legal drinking age may be on the licensed premises of an on-sale retailer if:

1.        The licensed premises have an occupancy limit of at least 1,000 as determined by the fire marshal;

2.        The primary purpose of the licensed premises is not to sell spirituous liquor but rather, to show live sporting events or concerts;

3.        The on-sale retailer ensures that spirituous liquor is sold only to individuals who are of the legal drinking age; and

4.        The on-sale retailer implements security measures neces- sary to ensure that an individual under the legal drinking age does not purchase, possess, or consume spirituous liquor on the licensed premises.

C.      Additionally, an individual under the legal drinking age may be on the licensed premises of an on-sale retailer if:

1.        The licensed premises have an occupancy limit less than 1,000 as determined by the fire marshal;

2.        The primary purpose of the licensed premises is not to sell spirituous liquor but rather, to show live sporting events or concerts; and

3.        The on-sale retailer establishes a physical barrier that pre- vents an underage individual from:

a.         Entering a portion of the licensed premises where spirituous liquor is sold, possessed, or served; and

b.        Receiving, purchasing, possessing, or consuming spirituous liquor in that portion of the licensed prem- ises.

D.      This Section is authorized by A.R.S. § 4-210(M) and 4- 244(22).

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 19 A.A.R.

1338, effective July 6, 2013 (Supp. 13-2).