Alcoholic beverage transportation - New Hampshire

Permits

New Hampshire Revised Statutes 178:14: A carrier license must be obtained to authorize the licensee to transport and deliver alcoholic beverages and liquor within New Hampshire and to pick up from the holder of a rectifier license or a beverage, liquor, or wine manufacturer license for delivery outside the state.

A copy of the carrier license must be carried within each vehicle used to transport alcoholic beverages or liquor.

A licensed carrier must not transport any liquor, wine, or alcoholic beverages that have been identified by the commission as originating from a person who does not hold a valid New Hampshire direct shipper permit, provided that such identification has first been provided to and received by the licensed carrier in writing. The commission will notify carriers by mail on a monthly basis of the identity of unauthorized shippers, which notification will be effective 15 days after such mailing. The commission may impose a fine by rule for violations within the reporting month per shipper.

A licensed carrier may authorize the licensee to pick up, transport, and deliver beer and alcoholic beverages from a business holding a direct to consumer shipping permit.

Fees

The carrier license fee is $120. Visit https://www.app-support.nh.gov/licensing/ to apply.

Bonds

No special bonds are needed to transport alcoholic beverages out of, through, or within New Hampshire.

Reports

No special reports are needed to transport alcoholic beverages out of, through, or within New Hampshire.

Other

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