I've worked in 3 different states and learned that each state has it's own liquor law.  Before creating a policy, I suggest checking in with the state's alcohol and beverage board, and perhaps the owner of the building if the museum doesn't own it. In Alaska my museum was in a borough-owned building and was not allowed to serve alcohol of any kind there. However, we could rent a building at the Fair Grounds and obtain a non-profit, one-event permit for $50.

Good luck,
Jerrie

Jerrie Clarke
Director
Lost City Museum
PO Box 807
Overton, NV 89040
(702) 397-2193

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On Tue, 6/9/15, Joseph Green <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

 Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Event Alcohol Policy
 To: [log in to unmask]
 Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 10:09 AM
 
 Hi Becca
 
 Like Dumbarton House, Durand Union Station it also varies
 between rental events and internal museum events. We also
 have strict guidelines as to where beverages are allowed in
 the building and no beverages are allowed outside because of
 it being a public place. Below is what we have in our rental
 agreement.
 
 ALCOHOL/GAMBLING:  If requesting alcohol at your event,
 the security deposit will double to $300.00. Additional
 one-day Liability insurance with no less than 1 million
 dollars is required and a copy given to DUSI Director prior
 to event.  With the addition of alcohol present on your
 event a security official MUST be supplied by Lessee or DUSI
 may supply security with additional fee.
 
 We are entertaining the thought of having a designated 
 Bartender of our choosing due to the risk of miners being
 served by family members or close friends.
 
 I hope this helps!
 
 Joseph Green
 Event Coordinator
 Directors Assistant
 
 Durand Union Station Inc.
 P.O Box 106 Durand MI 48429
 www.durandstation.org
 1-989-288-3561
 
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