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Commission adopts new rules for 'consume-and-blend' events and updates special-event liquor licenses
Summary
The Commission adopted two resolutions: MC20-76 to authorize time-limited 'consume and blend' licenses allowing consumption (not sale) on public or nonprofit property, and MC20-77 to replace MC17-16 and update rules, fees and limits for temporary special-event alcohol licenses; both take effect Jan. 1, 2021.
Deputy Auditor Olivia Larson presented two resolution changes to the county’s temporary special-event alcohol licensing rules.
Resolution MC20-76 establishes rules for 'consume and blend' licenses under SDCL § 35-1-5.5, permitting consumption (but not sale) of alcoholic beverages on public or qualifying nonprofit-owned property for no longer than 24 hours; hours of consumption may not exceed those for on-sale licenses. The Commission adopted MC20-76 by unanimous roll call; it becomes effective Jan. 1, 2021.
Resolution MC20-77 repeals MC17-16 and updates rules and fees for temporary special malt-beverage, wine and liquor licenses under SDCL §§ 35-4-124/35-4-125. The resolution clarifies eligibility (civic, charitable, educational, fraternal or veterans organizations, and certain licensees), sets per-day fees ($25–$50 depending on license type), establishes a $50 publishing fee per application, and caps the number of temporary licenses per entity at 15 per calendar year. The resolution also specifies procedures for cancelled events so a cancelled license does not count against an organization’s annual cap. Commissioners directed staff to require proof of IRS nonprofit status for some applications. The Commission adopted MC20-77 by a 5-0 vote; it is effective Jan. 1, 2021.
Both resolutions place collected fees into the county general fund and include rescission authority should a licensee violate county ordinance or state law.
