Who must obtain a Special Event Liquor License and why?
The liquor laws of the state of Arizona narrowly restrict the sale and dispensing of alcoholic beverages. The Special Event Liquor License allows a qualified organization to sell or dispense alcoholic beverages in conjunction with fund raising and other activities while insuring full compliance with all applicable state and local laws and ordinances. How often can an organization obtain a Special Event Liquor License? Each organization is limited to 10 days per calendar year, per R4-15-244.B. Please call the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses & Control at (602) 542-5141 if you have any questions concerning the length of your event and the type and number of licenses required. Where do I go to apply for a Special Event Liquor License? A Special Event Liquor License requires an application for state and city. At least ninety (90) days prior to the date of the event, obtain, complete and return the applications and questionnaires (state and city applications) to the City of Phoenix, Li
