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Commercial Lifestyle License


Overview

Permits the on-premises consumption of alcohol purchased from alcohol-licensed tenants of mixed-used commercial developments within predefined boundaries not licensed by ABRA such as along or on walkways, piers, breezeways, plazas, and other outdoor areas.

Eligibility

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.

Applicants are limited to mixed-use commercial developments located on private property that are pedestrian friendly and governed by a commercial owners’ association.

Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and Main Street organizations are not eligible.

Board Orders and Settlement Agreement terms apply and may affect eligibility.

To Apply

Applicants must submit an Alcohol License Application and the Commercial Lifestyle License Addendum which is included in the application packet. Applications are subject to ABC Board approval.

Licensees seeking to modify their business operations, including adding an endorsement or a change of hours, trade name, or ownership, must submit the appropriate application(s). See Applications and Forms.

Valid Period and Fees

Licenses of the same class and type expire on the same day regardless of issuance date. Licenses may be valid for up to three (3) years based on the relevant license cycle.

See Fee and Renewal Schedule for details.

Of Note

Participating tenants must provide alcohol in reusable containers that are distributed and recollected through a deposit-refund system. Each tenant’s cups must feature a unique identifying mark.