(a) There is a nonrefillable container permit. (b) A nonrefillable container permit authorizes the permit holder to sell draft beer for off–premises consumption by packaging the beer in a nonrefillable container that meets the standards set out in subsection (d) of this section. (c) (1) The term of a nonrefillable container permit is the same as that of the underlying license. (2) The hours of sale for a nonrefillable container permit are the same as those for the underlying license. (3) An applicant who holds an underlying license without an off–sale privilege shall meet the same advertising, posting of notice, and public hearing requirements as those for the underlying license. (d) To be used as a nonrefillable container for draft beer under the authority of a nonrefillable container permit, a container shall: (1) be constructed out of aluminum; (2) be sealable; (3) have a capacity of 32 ounces; (4) be branded with the identifying marks of the seller of the container; and (5) bear the federal health warning statement required for containers of alcoholic beverages under 27 C.F.R. § 16.21.
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