BE MI, Inc. v. South Carolina Department of Revenue

St. Clements Homeowners Association (the Homeowners Association) appeals the administrative law court’s (ALC) decision that Be Mi, Inc. met the requirements for a restaurant liquor by the drink license. It contends Be Mi does not meet the seating requirements because some of the seats counted are in common areas and other seats are bar stools at a rail. It also asserts Be Mi does not have control over the deck, where many of its seats are located, and does not have a lease for the deck space. We affirm.

FACTS

In 1988, Be Mi purchased a snack and pool bar, known as St. Clements Beach Bar &…