20.1.2.050 Tribal Liquor License.

(a) Every person who sells liquor on Pueblo lands must hold a tribal liquor license issued by the Pueblo for each location on Pueblo Lands where liquor is sold.

(b) A liquor license shall not be transferred, sold or assigned and is only valid for the licensed premises identified on the License.

(c) A liquor license shall designate whether the licensed premises is permitted to have package sales and/or by the drink.

(d) The Pueblo in its discretion may place terms, conditions, and/or restrictions on the sale of liquor at licensed premises, including, but not limited to, the hours and days of operation and the type of liquor sold.

(e) The term of a liquor license shall be two (2) years.

(f) All persons issued a Liquor License shall:

(1) prominently display the license in the business location;

(2) be responsible for the sale of liquor on Pueblo Lands by their business, and for the conduct of his or her officers, agents, and employees in relation to the sale of liquor;

(3) ensure that all servers have successfully completed, within the past three (3) years, an alcohol server education program and examination approved by the director of the New Mexico Alcohol and Gaming Division.

(4) ensure all handling, stocking, and sale of liquor shall be made by persons twenty-one (21) years of age or older. Proof of age must be shown by a current and valid state driver's license, tribal identification card, or other government issued identification that contains birth date and photo of the holder of the license or identification.

(g) Any person licensed to sell liquor within the Pueblo shall obtain general public liability insurance insuring the licensee and the Pueblo against any claims, losses or liability whatsoever for any acts or omissions of the licensee or business invitee on the licensed premises resulting in injury, loss or damage to any other party, with coverage limits in the amount not less than $1,000,000 (one million dollars) per occurrence.

(h) The Pueblo has the authority to suspend, revoke or terminate a Tribal liquor license for any violations arising from this Act or other Pueblo Criminal and Civil Code violations.