OAR 845-006-0433
Minibars in Hotel Guest Rooms


ORS 471.180 (In-room supply of alcoholic beverages by hotel or arena) allows a Limited On-Premises Sales or Full On-Premises Sales licensee who operates a hotel to make alcoholic beverages, stored in locked cabinets (minibars) in individual guest rooms, available to guests. Licensees may provide these alcoholic beverages under the conditions identified in this rule.

(1)

Only a service permittee or trained employee may give guests the key to minibars. A trained employee is one who has participated in a training program that meets, at least, the requirements in the Commission’s Alcohol Server Education Model Curriculum on identifying minors and recognizing the signs of visible intoxication.

(2)

The licensee must not give a minibar key to minors or visibly intoxicated persons. The licensee may not give a minibar key to a guest if the licensee has reason to believe the guest is accompanied by a minor and is not the minor’s parent or caretaker.

(3)

Restocking:

(a)

Any employee who is at least 18 years old may restock a minibar when restocking is not in response to guest request for immediate restocking;

(b)

Only a service permittee may restock a minibar in response to guest request for immediate restocking (restocking is the same as selling/serving in this instance);

(c)

In response to guest request for restocking, employees will not restock a minibar:

(A)

If there are visibly intoxicated persons or minors unaccompanied by their parents in the room;

(B)

After 2 a.m.;

(C)

With amounts of alcohol that the people in the room cannot reasonably consume by 2:30 a.m.

(4)

Limitations:

(a)

On container size: The individual containers in a minibar may be no larger than 50 milliliters for distilled spirits, 12 ounces for malt beverages and 375 milliliters for wine or cider;

(b)

On number of containers: The total number of alcoholic beverage containers in a minibar may not exceed 30.

(5)

Each minibar will have a clearly visible sign on the outside or inside of the minibar. The sign will explain the following liquor laws: minors and visibly intoxicated persons may not drink alcohol from the minibar; guests/visitors may not drink alcohol from the minibar between 2:30 a.m. and 7 a.m.; and guests/visitors may not take alcohol from a minibar off the premises.

(6)

Food: At a minimum, the licensee must have a variety of snacks available during the hours that a guest may lawfully access the minibar.

(7)

The Commission will hold a licensee responsible for liquor law violations that occur in guest rooms only if the licensee or employee permitted the violation.

Source: Rule 845-006-0433 — Minibars in Hotel Guest Rooms, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=845-006-0433.

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“Family Member” Defined
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Requirements for Outdoor Areas Not Abutting a Licensed Building
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Age Verification
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Minor Postings
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Prohibited Conduct
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Noisy, Disorderly or Unlawful Activity and Drinking Alcohol Outside the Premises
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Unlawful Drug Activity on Licensed Premises
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Activities on College Campuses
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Distilled Spirits Samples and Promotions from a Distiller’s Representative
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Maintenance of License Certificate, Restriction Document, Authority to Operate, Minor Posting Sign
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Responsibility of Licensees for Conduct of Others
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Payment for Alcoholic Beverages
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Financial Assistance
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Certificate of Approval for Distilled Spirits
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Transportation by Licensed Retailer from Licensed Wholesaler Premises
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Delivery of Malt Beverage, Wine or Cider to Individuals — Definitions
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Requirements for Direct Delivery of Wine and Cider to a Resident of Oregon
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Requirements for Direct Delivery of Malt Beverages to a Resident of Oregon
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Sale of Mixed Drinks and Single Servings of Wine by Full On-Premises Sales Licensees for Off-Premises Consumption and Delivery
845‑006‑0400
Requirements for Wine Self-Distribution Permit for Wine and Cider
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Requirements for Oregon Retailers to Receive Wine or Cider from the Holder of a Wine Self-Distribution Permit
845‑006‑0410
Custom Order Agreements
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Hours of Sale
845‑006‑0426
Public Interest and Convenience Reasons for Cancellation or Suspension
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Exemptions for Certain Tour Boats
845‑006‑0430
Alcohol Management in Public Venues
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Minibars in Hotel Guest Rooms
845‑006‑0434
Minibars in Arena Suites
845‑006‑0435
Maintaining Records: Retail Licensees
845‑006‑0440
Deposits on Draft Malt Beverage and Wine Containers
845‑006‑0441
Sale of Malt Beverages in Kegs
845‑006‑0445
Nonbeverage Food Products Containing Alcoholic Beverages
845‑006‑0446
Promotional Events at a Retailer Licensed Premises Involving Suppliers
845‑006‑0450
Retail On-Premises Malt Beverage, Wine, or Cider Tastings Involving Suppliers
845‑006‑0452
Requirements for Distilled Liquor Tastings Provided by Oregon Distillery Licensee
845‑006‑0459
Definitions
845‑006‑0460
Food Service at Commercial Establishment with Full On-Premises Sales License
845‑006‑0461
Food Service Requirements for Nonprofit Private Clubs with a Full On-Premises Sales License
845‑006‑0462
Food Service Requirements for Off-Premises Events with a Full or Limited On-Premises Sales License
845‑006‑0463
Food Service Requirements for Public Passenger Carriers with a Full On-Premises Sales License
845‑006‑0464
Food Service Requirements for Other Public Locations with a Full On-Premises Sales License
845‑006‑0465
Food Service Requirements for Temporary Licenses Authorized Under ORS 471.190(4)
845‑006‑0466
General Food Service Requirements for Full On-Premises Sales Licenses
845‑006‑0469
Full On-Premises Sales License with Additional On-Premises Sales Privilege
845‑006‑0475
License Changes Requiring Notice/Prior Approval
845‑006‑0480
Changes in Premises or Operation: Notice Required
845‑006‑0481
Notification When Premises Closed: Time Limit for Operation
845‑006‑0482
Closure of Premises for Private Uses
845‑006‑0485
Public Passenger Carrier Notification of Additional Premises
845‑006‑0490
Requirements for a Full On-Premises Sales License for a Nonprofit Private Club
845‑006‑0495
Requirements for a Full On-Premises Sales License for a For-Profit Private Club
845‑006‑0497
Enforceable Compliance Plans
845‑006‑0498
Suspended Licenses: Posting of Suspension Notice Sign, Activities Allowed During Suspension
845‑006‑0500
Suspensions and Civil Penalties
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 845-006-0433’s source at or​.us