Form Abl-900 - Application For Temporary Beer, Wine, And/or Liquor printable pdf download

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

ABL-900

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

APPLICATION PACKET FOR TEMPORARY BEER,

(Rev. 11/29/06)

WINE, MINIBOTTLE, AND/OR ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR

Mail to: SC Department of Revenue, Alcoholic Beverage Licensing, Columbia, SC 29214-0911.

Schedule of Fees

This application MUST BE FILED

Beer and wine only - $10.00 per day

at least Fifteen days prior to your

Minibottle only - $35.00 per day

Alcoholic liquors - $35.00 per day

Beer, wine and minibottle - $45.00 per day

special event.

Beer, wine and alcoholic liquors - $45.00 per day

Fees must be submitted at the time application is made. If your event is to last past midnight, an additional day's fee is required. Please

submit the correct fee when making application. If you are not sure of the correct fee to submit, you are advised to call our public

assistance number (803) 898-5864 for information. If this application is denied or protested, it may take up to six months to obtain a

hearing or decision.

Records Check Information

A records check on all principals (see consent and waiver form) no older than 90 days obtained from the Criminal Justice Information

Center must accompany this application. You may obtain a records check in person at SLED Headquarters, 4400 Broad River Rd.,

Columbia, SC, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., by mail by forwarding your request to: SLED, PO Box 21398, Columbia,

SC 29221-1398, ATTN: Criminal Records Department. You must enclose a self-addressed envelope and furnish your full name, social

security number and date of birth. Record checks from SLED require a $25.00 fee payable by money order or business check made

out to SLED.

Location Approval

Permits and licenses are issued for a specific location only. Once you have been approved for the location for which you have applied,

you cannot transfer the license or permit to another location.

A. Effect of permit or license:

A temporary beer and wine permit authorizes the sale of beer and wine at special events and allows the consumption of those

beverages on the licensed premises. Permits cannot be issued for a period exceeding fifteen days. Permits are issued for fairs and

special events. A temporary minibottle license authorizes the sale of alcoholic beverages in sealed containers of two ounces or less

(minibottles) and are issued to nonprofit organizations only. A temporary alcoholic liquors license authorizes the sale of

alcoholic liquors from containers larger than two ounces at bonafide nonprofit functions and are issued to nonprofit organizations

only, i.e., educational foundations, bonafide nonprofit organizations (must have an eleemosynary charter from the SC Secretary of

State) or a political party or affiliate certified by the Secretary of State. If you are not sure of the type temporary liquor license you may

qualify for, you are advised to contact the South Carolina Department of Revenue at (803) 898-5864 for clarification before applying.

Events extending beyond midnight require an additional day's fee for beer, wine and/or liquor. Functions selling liquor cannot be

open to the general public.

B. Qualifications for temporary permits and/or licenses:

Applicant must be twenty-one years of age.

Applicant must be a resident of SC for thirty days prior to the date application.

Applicant must be of good moral character and must have attached a criminal records check conducted within the

past 90 days.

Applicant must not have had a beer, wine or liquor license previously revoked.

The location, in the opinion of the SC Department of Revenue, must be suitable for sale and consumption of beer,

wine, and/or liquor.

If applying for a temporary minibottle or alcoholic liquors license, you must submit a copy of the associations

charter and bylaws.

Must have SC retail sales tax license or proof of SC sales tax exemption. Contact the License and Registration

Section at (803) 898-5872.

If an application for a permanent license has been filed for this location, then a temporary license (listed above)

cannot be issued to the same location.

If your function is being held at a licensed location, the person or organization applying for the license cannot have any relationship

with the person or organization holding the permanent license beyond that of lessor-lessee. You must attach a copy of your lease, and

detailed description of the function.

C. Fees:

A schedule of fees appears on the cover sheet. Please submit the correct fee for the license or permit you are applying for. Fees must

be submitted at the time application is made and are nonrefundable should your application not be approved or if you cancel

or reschedule your event.

D. Additional requirements:

Form ABL-100 (attached) must be completed and returned with your application. Application for alcoholic liquor licenses and temporary

minibottle licenses require a copy of the organizations by-laws and nonprofit charter. Applications will not be processed without

these items.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

The information provided here is for general guidance only. It should not be considered as, or substituted for, legal

advice. The department's staff is not permitted to give legal advice. Please read the laws, regulations, and applicable

court decisions carefully before applying.

Form Abl-900 - Application For Temporary Beer, Wine, And/or Liquor

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