{"skill":{"slug":"afrexai-liquor-compliance","displayName":"Liquor License & Alcohol Compliance","summary":"Provides state-specific alcohol license requirements, regulatory mapping, compliance checklists, violation risk scoring, training mandates, permit guidance,...","description":"# Liquor License & Alcohol Compliance Agent\n\nHandles alcohol regulatory compliance for bars, restaurants, breweries, distilleries, and retailers across all 50 US states.\n\n## What This Skill Does\n\nWhen activated, the agent becomes an alcohol compliance specialist that can:\n\n1. **License Type Assessment** — Determine which license(s) a business needs based on state, business type, and service model\n2. **State Regulatory Mapping** — Identify the controlling authority (ABC, SLA, LCB, TABC, etc.) and key regulations\n3. **Compliance Checklist Generation** — Produce a full pre-inspection checklist covering service hours, signage, staff training, record-keeping\n4. **Violation Risk Scoring** — Flag the top violation categories by state (over-service, minors, hours violations, tied-house rules)\n5. **Staff Training Requirements** — TIPS/ServSafe/RBS mandates by state, renewal periods, new-hire deadlines\n6. **Event & Catering Permits** — Temporary permit requirements for special events, tastings, festivals\n7. **Label & Advertising Compliance** — TTB/COLA requirements for producers, advertising restrictions by state\n\n## Usage\n\nTell the agent your state, business type, and what you need:\n\n```\n\"I'm opening a craft brewery with a taproom in Texas. What licenses do I need and what are the compliance requirements?\"\n\n\"Run a full pre-inspection checklist for my bar in New York.\"\n\n\"We want to host a wine tasting event in California. What permits do we need?\"\n\n\"Check our beer label for TTB compliance before we submit to COLA.\"\n```\n\n## License Types Reference\n\n| License Type | Typical Use | Key Requirements |\n|---|---|---|\n| On-Premises (Liquor) | Full bar, restaurant | Food ratio rules (varies), liability insurance, manager on duty |\n| On-Premises (Beer/Wine) | Taproom, wine bar | Often lower fees, simpler application, may restrict spirits |\n| Off-Premises (Package) | Liquor store, bottle shop | Display restrictions, Sunday/holiday rules, delivery permits |\n| Manufacturer | Brewery, distillery, winery | Production limits, direct-to-consumer rules, distribution tier |\n| Catering/Banquet | Event venues | Per-event or annual, insurance requirements, location approval |\n| Temporary/Special Event | Festivals, tastings | Duration limits (1-30 days), sponsorship rules, security plans |\n\n## Top 10 States — Key Regulatory Bodies\n\n| State | Agency | Notable Rules |\n|---|---|---|\n| California | ABC (Dept of Alcoholic Beverage Control) | Type 47/48 licenses, RBS training mandatory since July 2022 |\n| Texas | TABC (Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission) | Mixed beverage vs beer/wine, food-to-alcohol ratio (51% rule for certain permits) |\n| New York | SLA (State Liquor Authority) | 500-foot rule (churches/schools), CB notification requirement |\n| Florida | DBPR (Div of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco) | Quota licenses (limited supply, transferable, $50K-$500K+), SFS exemptions |\n| Illinois | ILCC (Illinois Liquor Control Commission) | Local option (dry/wet by municipality), video gaming tie-in rules |\n| Ohio | DOLC (Division of Liquor Control) | Permit classes (D-1 through D-8), Sunday sales permit separate |\n| Pennsylvania | PLCB (PA Liquor Control Board) | State-controlled wholesale, restaurant liquor license auction system |\n| Colorado | LED (Liquor Enforcement Division) | Recent changes: third-party delivery, full-strength grocery |\n| Georgia | DOR (Dept of Revenue, Alcohol & Tobacco) | County-level control, Sunday sales (local referendum), brewpub limits |\n| Washington | LCB (Liquor & Cannabis Board) | Combined cannabis/liquor oversight, mandatory server training (MAST) |\n\n## Violation Categories & Typical Penalties\n\n| Violation | Typical Penalty (First Offense) | Risk Level |\n|---|---|---|\n| Service to minors | $1,000-$10,000 fine + 10-30 day suspension | CRITICAL |\n| Over-service (visibly intoxicated) | $500-$5,000 fine + 5-15 day suspension | CRITICAL |\n| Operating outside permitted hours | $250-$2,500 fine + warning/suspension | HIGH |\n| Failure to post required signage | $100-$500 fine | MEDIUM |\n| Record-keeping violations | $250-$1,000 fine | MEDIUM |\n| Unauthorized entertainment/events | $500-$2,500 fine + suspension | HIGH |\n| Tied-house violations (improper supplier relationships) | $1,000-$25,000+ fine | HIGH |\n| Missing/expired staff certifications | $250-$1,000 per employee | MEDIUM |\n\n## Pre-Inspection Checklist Template\n\n```\nLIQUOR LICENSE PRE-INSPECTION CHECKLIST\n========================================\nBusiness: _______________  State: ___  License #: _______________\n\nLICENSES & PERMITS\n[ ] Current license displayed in public view\n[ ] All endorsements current (Sunday, late-night, entertainment, patio)\n[ ] Business name on license matches DBA/signage\n[ ] Manager's permit current (if required by state)\n\nPREMISES\n[ ] Licensed premises boundaries clearly defined\n[ ] No service outside licensed area\n[ ] Patio/outdoor area covered under permit\n[ ] Required signage posted (pregnancy warning, age verification, hours)\n[ ] Emergency exits unobstructed\n\nSTAFF COMPLIANCE\n[ ] All servers hold valid certification (TIPS/ServSafe/RBS/MAST)\n[ ] Certification records on-site and accessible\n[ ] New hires trained within state-mandated window\n[ ] ID checking policy documented and posted\n[ ] Incident log maintained (refusals, ejections, over-service)\n\nOPERATIONS\n[ ] Hours of service within permit limits\n[ ] Food service ratio maintained (if applicable)\n[ ] Purchase records from licensed distributors only\n[ ] Inventory records current (30-day rolling minimum)\n[ ] No prohibited promotions (happy hour restrictions vary by state)\n[ ] Entertainment within scope of permit\n\nRECORD-KEEPING\n[ ] Daily sales records maintained\n[ ] Distributor invoices filed (minimum retention: 3 years typical)\n[ ] Employee certification copies on file\n[ ] Incident/refusal log up to date\n[ ] Tax filings current (state excise, federal TTB if producer)\n```\n\n## Staff Training Mandates by State (Selection)\n\n| State | Required Program | Deadline | Renewal |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| California | RBS (Responsible Beverage Service) | Within 60 days of hire | Every 3 years |\n| Texas | TABC Seller/Server | Before first shift serving | Every 2 years |\n| Washington | MAST (Mandatory Alcohol Server Training) | Within 15 days of hire | Every 5 years |\n| Oregon | OLCC Service Permit | Within 45 days of hire | Every 5 years |\n| Utah | Alcohol training & education seminar | Before serving | Every 5 years |\n| Alaska | PRIOR to serving | Before first shift | Every 3 years |\n\n## TTB Label Compliance (Producers)\n\nFor breweries, distilleries, and wineries producing and labeling their own products:\n\n**Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) required for:**\n- All distilled spirits\n- All wine (except certain state-only sales)\n- Malt beverages distributed interstate\n\n**Key label requirements:**\n- Brand name, class/type designation\n- Alcohol content (mandatory format varies by product)\n- Net contents\n- Name and address of bottler/producer\n- Government warning statement (exact text mandated)\n- Country of origin (if imported)\n- Sulfite declaration (wine)\n\n## When to Escalate to a Liquor Attorney\n\n- License application denial or conditional approval\n- Violation hearing or proposed suspension/revocation\n- Tied-house investigation\n- Multi-state distribution agreements\n- License transfer during business sale\n- Zoning disputes (500-foot rule challenges)\n- Class action from over-service liability\n\n---\n\n*Built by [AfrexAI](https://afrexai-cto.github.io/context-packs/) — AI agent context packs for regulated industries. Browse all packs at our [storefront](https://afrexai-cto.github.io/context-packs/).*\n","tags":{"ABC":"1.0.0","TABC":"1.0.0","TTB":"1.0.0","alcohol":"1.0.0","bar":"1.0.0","brewery":"1.0.0","compliance":"1.0.0","latest":"1.0.0","licensing":"1.0.0","liquor":"1.0.0","restaurant":"1.0.0"},"stats":{"comments":0,"downloads":170,"installsAllTime":0,"installsCurrent":0,"stars":0,"versions":1},"createdAt":1771967663434,"updatedAt":1778491632988},"latestVersion":{"version":"1.0.0","createdAt":1771967663434,"changelog":"- Initial release of the Liquor License & Alcohol Compliance Agent.\n- Provides tailored regulatory compliance guidance for bars, restaurants, breweries, distilleries, and retailers across all 50 US states.\n- Features license type assessment, state regulatory mapping, compliance checklists, violation risk scoring, staff training mandates, special event permitting, and label/advertising compliance.\n- Includes sample usage instructions, detailed reference tables for licenses and regulations by state, and a customizable pre-inspection checklist.\n- Covers key violation categories, penalties, and scenarios requiring escalation to a liquor attorney.","license":null},"metadata":null,"owner":{"handle":"1kalin","userId":"s17e1q0nx23qnh4n429zzqc05x83hvsw","displayName":"1kalin","image":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/15705344?v=4"},"moderation":null}