OAR 845-015-0110
Establishment of a Retail Liquor Store

(1)

When the Commission decides to establish a new retail liquor store, the Commission:

(a)

Determines the criteria for location and premises;

(b)

Determines a geographic location in which to locate a retail liquor store or a precise location;

(c)

Sets a target date for a retail liquor store to begin operation; and

(d)

Follows the procedure described in OAR 845-015-0120 (Retail Sales Agent Selection Procedure) and 845-015-0125 (Retail Sales Agent Selection Criteria) for selecting and appointing a retail sales agent.

(2)

The Commission may discontinue a retail liquor store that has a retail sales agent vacancy. If the Commission continues a retail liquor store, it evaluates whether the existing premises satisfactorily meets the standards for location and premises set forth in the Site Evaluation Form. If it does not meet the minimum standards, the Commission follows the procedure described in section (1) of this rule.

(3)

The Commission may arrange for a particular location for a retail liquor store, before appointing a retail sales agent. The Commission may sign an option to lease or enter into a lease that is assignable to a retail sales agent without recourse by the lessor against the Commission. A retail sales agent must reimburse the Commission, on its terms, for appropriate expenses associated with establishing a retail liquor store.

Source: Rule 845-015-0110 — Establishment of a Retail Liquor Store, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=845-015-0110 (accessed May 26, 2025).

845–015–0101
Definitions 845–015–0105
Types of Retail Liquor Stores 845–015–0110
Establishment of a Retail Liquor Store 845–015–0115
Retail Sales Agent Eligibility 845–015–0118
Retail Sales Agent Prohibited Interests, ORS 471.710(3) 845–015–0120
Retail Sales Agent Selection Procedure 845–015–0125
Retail Sales Agent Selection Criteria 845–015–0135
Public Opinion on Retail Liquor Store Location 845–015–0138
Retail Price for Distilled Spirits 845–015–0140
Hours and Days of Operation 845–015–0141
Shipment of Distilled Spirits 845–015–0142
Remote Distiller Shipments to a Retail Sales Agent 845–015–0143
Sale of Related Items 845–015–0145
Solicitation 845–015–0148
Minors in Liquor Stores 845–015–0150
Service Refusal in a Retail Liquor Store 845–015–0155
Distilled Spirit Tasting in a Retail Liquor Store 845–015–0160
Sale of Lottery Tickets 845–015–0165
Supplier Rebates on Distilled Spirits 845–015–0168
Full On-Premises Sales Licensee Refund 845–015–0170
Payment for Distilled Spirits 845–015–0173
Discount for Full On Premises Sales Licensees’ Distilled Spirits Purchases 845–015–0175
Advertising by a Retail Sales Agent 845–015–0177
Advertising in a Retail Liquor Store 845–015–0180
Distilled Spirits Samples Offered to Retail Sales Agents 845–015–0185
Special Orders for Distilled Spirits 845–015–0190
Resignation Buy-Out Program for Retail Sales Agents 845–015–0193
Terminating an Agency Agreement 845–015–0196
Appointment of a Temporary Retail Sales Agent or Operation by Commission Staff 845–015–0200
Satellite Liquor Stores Pilot Program 845–015–0205
Satellite Liquor Stores 845–015–0210
Pilot Programs

May 26, 2025

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