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Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Code of Law.

4.04.170 License to Brew Beer

A. Any Applicant may apply to the Compliance Department for a License to brew beer ("Brewer's License"). The amount to be paid is determined under License Fees. The exact amount shall be listed in the Schedule for License Fees.

B. Each Application shall contain a description of the brewery along with the adjacent bar, restaurant or hotel.

C. The Brewer's License shall authorize its holder to brew beer in the designated premises outlined in the application.

D. A Brewer's License shall authorize the sale from the brewery premises to a duly licensed Tribal wholesalers and retailers and to sell or deliver such beer to persons outside of the Tribe's jurisdiction pursuant to the laws of the place of such sale or delivery.

E. A person holding a Brewer's License may sell beer at retail in bulk by the keg, cask or barrel for off-premises consumption.

F. A person holding a Brewer's License may within the brewery or any adjoining licensed premises conduct tastings of, and sell at retail for consumption on or off the licensed premises, any beer manufactured by the licensee. For sales for on-premises consumption, food must be readily available.

G. All of the provisions from Appendix C-2 and Appendix C-3 regarding consumption for on and off premises shall apply so far as applicable to a Brewer's License.

H. A Brewer's License shall entitle its holder to sell beer it manufactures for on premises consumption in an adjacent restaurant and bar. A separate license pursuant to Appendix C-2 is required to the sale of other beer, wine or liquor for consumption in the adjacent bar or restaurant.

I. No Brewer's License shall be issued to any person other than the person listed as the Applicant and for the location outlined in the Application.

J. Under federal law, alcohol related sales and transactions must be in conformity with Tribal and State law. As a condition of the Brewer's License, a person holding a license under this Subchapter 2 must adhere to all Tribal and State regulations applicable to beer manufacturing and transactions, as a condition of the Brewer's License.