If the TABC site says SIGN=RED, then that establishment gets more than 50% of the income from the sale of alcohol for on premise consumption. CHL is not allowed in those places. They should post a red 51% sign.CainA wrote:Can you elaborate on what that signage(SIGN=RED" or "SIGN=BLUE") means?srothstein wrote:The sign is only legal if it is backed up by the TABC decision, which is the legally defined standard. The license or permit will say "SIGN=RED" or "SIGN=BLUE" (just a minor correction of the above post).
One quick check that MAY help is to see on the TABC public inquiry web site if they have an FB certificate. This certificate is optional and means nothing if they do not have it. But if they do have it,the 51% sign cannot be legal.
If you honestly believe the sign is not properly posted, you may call the local TABC office and notify them to check the place. They will work with the licensee to get the correct signs posted.
Like Blue means no 51% sign needed or warranted and red means a 51% needs to be posted and is a legal sign or the other way around?
Thanks,
-Cain
IF the TABC site says SIGN=BLUE, then they have a liquor license but don't generate more than 50% of the income from the sale of alcohol for on premise consumption. You can carry away at those places if you have CHL. They should post a Blue sign (like you see at Wal-Mart or a convenience store that sells beer.
Now, from my understanding, the tricky part is that it is completely up to you to find out for sure if the establishment is 51% or not. A business might incorrectly post a BLUE sign (or no sign at all) when in fact they should post RED. If you are caught, then you are in violation of the law. You should contact the TABC if you think a sign is "mis-posted".