BYOB

Alban Metohu, manager at Cafe Espresso, says the restaurant was built on a BYOB model.

Fayard said that minus such a regulation, it appears state law does not ban BYOB policies at such businesses.

If an establishment goes to the town for a BYOB permit with licenses still available, those establishments are advised of the available licenses, but are not forced to apply for a license if they prefer the BYOB option.

Selectmen also approved several new conditions on BYOB juice bar licenses.

Selectmen also discussed possible conditions they are considering placing on any local establishment's BYOB license, which would allow patrons to bring their own beer or wine to enjoy with a meal.

The so-called "BYOB juice bar" bylaw was approved by town meeting members on May 5, 2011.

Marchand said it is difficult for BYOB establishments to control the amount of alcoholic beverages being consumed and who is drinking on their premises.

The BYOB policy was also on the table for discussion last evening.

BYOB is currently unregulated and any establishment with a common victualer's license can allow patrons to bring in alcohol and consume it, including hard spirits, beer and wine.

Johnson, commander of the department's Alcohol Enforcement Unit, said some establishments that had their liquor licenses revoked last month have switched to the BYOB practice, which has further raised concerns.