(1) To obtain a bar establishment license, in addition to complying with Chapter 5, Part 2, Retail Licensing Process, a person shall submit with the written application:
(a)
(i) a statement as to whether the person is seeking to qualify as:
(A) an equity licensee;
(B) a fraternal licensee;
(C) a dining club licensee; or
(D) a bar licensee; and
(ii) evidence that the person meets the requirements for the type of bar establishment license for which the person is applying;
(b) evidence that the person operates a premises where a variety of food is prepared and served in connection with dining accommodations; and
(c) if the person is applying for an equity license or fraternal license, a copy of the entity's bylaws or house rules, and an amendment to those records.
(2) The commission may refuse to issue a bar establishment license to a person for an equity license or fraternal license if the commission determines that a provision of the person's bylaws or house rules, or amendments to those records is not:
(a) reasonable; and
(b) consistent with:
(i) the declared nature and purpose of the bar establishment licensee; and
(ii) the purposes of this part.
(3)
(a) A bar establishment license expires on June 30 of each year.
(b) To renew a bar establishment license, a person shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 5, Part 2, Retail Licensing Process, by no later than May 31.
(4)
(a) The nonrefundable application fee for a bar establishment license is $300.
(b)
(i) The initial license fee for a bar establishment license is $2,750.
(ii) The department shall prorate the $2,750 initial license fee based on the number of months out of a year the bar establishment licensee is licensed before the day on which the bar establishment license expires.
(c) The renewal fee for a bar establishment license is $2,000.
(5) The bond amount required for a bar establishment license is the penal sum of $10,000.