Alcohol Beverage Control Board Restaurant Permit

Alcohol Beverage Control Board
P.O. Box 217
Walker, LA 70785
Phone: 225.665.4356

Meetings are held as needed for approval of applications and for regulation of alcohol permits at the Walker Municipal Building, 10136 Florida Blvd. in Walker.

This information pertains to FIRST-TIME applicants only. For information on renewing your Class R license, click here.

Restaurants [Class R]

First-time applicants for a Class R or restaurant permit must operate a place of business whose primary purpose is primarily to prepare meals and meal items for consumption by the general public. Class R licensees must also maintain separate sales figures for alcoholic beverages. The following forms and documents are required to obtain a Class R Permit, and must be accompanied by the indicated fees:

Zoning

All new businesses must file a Notice of Intent application and appear before the Planning & Zoning Commission for a public hearing regarding whether the location meets current zoning and building ordinances. The Building Inspector will inspect the site and issue a report to the Planning & Zoning Board. If the site needs to be rezoned to RC-CAB-1l, then the applicant must complete a rezoning and application form, for which there is a $75 fee. The Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing regarding the rezoning. For information and online forms from the Planning & Zoning Commission, click here.

PLEASE NOTE:

» The proper zoning for issuance of a Class R license under these circumstances is
RC-CAB 1. However, a Class R license holder may operate in RC-CAB-2 zoning as long as the applicant meets all other requirements for a Class R license.
» Any business location zoned RC-CAB 1 is required to operate primarily as a restaurant. "Primarily" is defined as more than 50% of the business revenue being derived from the sale of food on the premises. If rezoning is needed, contact the Planning & Zoning Department at the Walker Municipal Building, 13600 Aydell Lane,, Walker, LA 70785, or call [225] 665.4356.

Property information

» A copy of the lease, rental statement or an Assessment Certificate, depending on whether you lease, rent on a monthly basis or own the property.
» If you are in the process of purchasing the property, a copy of the purchase agreement or act of sale will be needed.
» All documents must be signed by all parties involved and notarized.

Business Ownership
[Sole Proprietorships/Partnerships]

» A copy of each owner's driver's license.
» A Schedule A form completed and notarized for each partner.
» A Schedule A form completed and notarized for each owner's spouse [even if the spouse is not involved in the business].
» A copy of each spouse's driver's license.

Business Ownership
[Corporations]

» Complete copies of the Articles of Incorporation, certified by the Secretary of the Corporation and registered with the Louisiana Secretary of State Office.
» A corporate resolution permitting the corporation to engage in the sale of alcoholic beverages.
» A corporate resolution listing the corporate stockholders and officers, their resident addresses, and the percentage of stock each holds in the corporation.
» A copy of each stockholder and corporate officer's driver's license (must have a photo, no temporary licenses accepted).

Occupational License

» This license is obtained throuth AVENU - 1.800.556.7274 * bizlicensesupport@revds.com 

» Furnish the Alcohol Beverage Control Board Office with a copy of this license or the license receipt.

Sales Tax Clearance

» This letter is obtained from the Livingston Parish School Board, 13909 Florida Blvd, Livingston LA 70754. The office can be reached at [225] 686-3043.
» The original letter must be submitted with the application.

Vendor/Server Training Class Attendance

» All business owners who work in the business are required to attend this class prior to the issuance of a license.
» All managers and employees licensed through this office are required to attend this class before their individual licenses are issued.
» A copy of the certificate of completion must be submitted with the application. The cost of the course is $25 per employee.

Inspections

» Before an application can be approved for issuance of a permanent license, we must receive a final inspection report indicating the building meets all fire prevention, plumbing, building, electrical and health codes. These inspections are arranged through the Inspection Office at the Walker Municipal Building, 10136 Florida Blvd. The office can be reached at 225.665.4356.
» We must also have an approved health inspection report from the Livingston Parish Health Unit. The office can be reached at 225.686.7017.
» For updated information on inspection status, call the Permit Office at [225] 665-4356.

State Alcohol License

» You may obtain a state license from the Louisiana Alcohol & Tobacco Control Office at 8585 Archives Ave., Suite 220, Baton Rouge LA 70809. Information about the application process and the necessary forms are available online here.
» You must file your state application and your application with the City of Walker within 24 hours of each other and submit proof of the same.
» You must submit proof of state-required newspaper advertising.

New employee alcohol card/license requirements [Class R]

1. Notarized Classified Employee/Retail Clerk/Waiter/Waitress Application. To obtain one, click here.
2. Background check
3. Copy of State Responsible Vendor Card
4. Copy of Driver’s License
5. $25 application fee

Renewal employee alcohol card/license requirements [Class R]

1. Classified Employee/Retail Clerk/Waiter/Waitress Application. To obtain one, click here.
2. Background check
3. Copy of State Responsible Vendor Card
4. Copy of Driver’s License
5. No application fee

NOTE: ALL RESTAURANTS AND OTHER ESTABLISHMENTS WITH A LICENSE TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MUST RENEW THEIR PERMITS AS WELL AS ALL EMPLOYEE CARDS/LICENSES ANNUALLY NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 31.