OAR 845-006-0490
Requirements for a Full On-Premises Sales License for a Nonprofit Private Club
(1)
Definitions. For this rule and OAR 845-005-0321 (Additional License Refusal Reasons for a Full On-Premises Sales License for a Nonprofit Private Club):(a)
“Auxiliary Member” means a living individual that has met the eligibility requirements as set out in the nonprofit corporation’s bylaws to be an auxiliary member and has been designated as an auxiliary member with certain limited membership privileges by the nonprofit corporation.(b)
“Full Member” means a living individual that has met the eligibility requirements as set out in the nonprofit corporation’s bylaws to be a full member and has been designated as a full member by the nonprofit corporation. A full member must pay dues to the club, have full-time membership privileges equal to all other full members of the club, and be entitled to vote in all elections for directors of the nonprofit corporation licensee of the club.(c)
“Nonmember” means an individual who is not a full member or auxiliary member and who is at the club for the purpose of benefiting from the club’s services or facility.(d)
“Nonprofit Corporation” means a mutual benefit corporation, a public benefit corporation, or religious corporation as defined in ORS Chapter 65 (Nonprofit Corporations).(2)
Food service requirements. The licensee must meet the food service requirements of OAR 845-006-0461 (Food Service Requirements for Nonprofit Private Clubs with a Full On-Premises Sales License).(a)
For the purposes of food service requirements, guests are defined as:(A)
A nonmember who has been invited by a member (full or auxiliary) or the club and a member is present with that individual at all times in areas where alcohol is sold, served, or consumed; or(B)
A nonmember attending a family-oriented event of a member (full or auxiliary) and where eating or an activity appropriate for minors is the overall predominant activity in the area where the individual is present. Examples include but are not limited to: wedding; wedding reception; wedding anniversary; birthday; family reunion; and memorial service.(b)
For the purposes of food service requirements, the general public is anyone who is not a member (full or auxiliary) or a guest. This rule in no way requires a nonprofit private club to be open to the general public.(3)
Nonmembers.(a)
If one (or more) nonmember(s) is in an area where alcohol is sold, served, or consumed, at least one member (full or auxiliary) must be present in the area at all times.(b)
A violation of this section is a Category III violation.
Source:
Rule 845-006-0490 — Requirements for a Full On-Premises Sales License for a Nonprofit Private Club, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=845-006-0490.