TABC Permit
Wine and Malt Beverage Off Premise Permit
The BQ permit lets convenience stores, groceries, gas stations, and wine shops sell sealed wine and beer to go. We prepare and file it end to end.
What It Allows
Wine and Malt Beverage Off Premise Permit
The BQ permit lets customers buy sealed wine and beer to take home. It offers broader hours and a wider product range than a package store, but it does not cover distilled spirits and does not allow drinking on site.
Who needs it
Convenience stores, grocery stores, gas stations, and wine boutiques that sell wine and beer to go.
Requirements
What You Need
- Sales in original sealed containers only, with no repackaging
- No consumption on the premises, in the building, parking lot, or adjacent sidewalks you control
- The required sign stating it is a crime to consume liquor or beer on the premises, in letters at least two inches high
- Age verification protocols at the point of sale for Safe Harbor protection
The Details
Fees and Key Facts
Fees are the state portion and are subject to change. Local fees and bonds are additional. We confirm current figures for your exact permit during your consultation.
Questions
Wine and Malt Beverage Off Premise Permit FAQ
Can I sell to go cocktails with a BQ permit?
No. The BQ permit is for sealed containers of wine and beer only. To go cocktails require a different permit and a Food and Beverage Certificate.
What is the difference from a package store?
A package store sells distilled spirits. The BQ permit covers wine and beer for off premise sale, with broader hours and no spirits.
Do I need a 60 day sign?
No. Off premise permits are exempt from the 60 day notice sign requirement.
Is there a minimum employee age?
There is no minimum age for employees at a wine and beer off premise retailer, though staff should be trained on age verification.
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