Please clarify a couple of details:
Class 10 liquor license in Maine allowed smoking in an eater/pub (until Jan. 1, 2004 when the no smoking law comes into effect). Under a class 10 which could be a brew pub (as are several in Maine that brew their own beer and have other 'same name'pubs across the state..Gritty's in the Old Port or Freeport is a good example)a child even having lunch has to be accompanied by the parent. Thus, if a family on vacation stops to get burgers,lobsters as it has excellent seafood as well as serving beer, under Class 10 if a child with them is not a member of the family; he or she must be turned away or the licensee holder is fined. Even if the child is with his grandparents, the same holds true. Many of these places sit on the water and are the places to go for lobster dinners and views. Class 10 also includes the decks overlooking the harbors, for instance. The eateries have often taken great care to separate the bars from the restaurants, but this will still apply in the restaurant surroundings as well.
You ask if a child is 18 and emancipated..and the answer is then he or she has to be 21.
You asked: Can one have a child who is not one's own in a bar/restaurant if the child's parent is also present? and if you reread your question will see you still have the immediate parent present.
Tourists from other states and overseas do not know this law and would look as if you had 2 heads if you refused to serve lunch or dinner to the non-immediate family child. Some establishments may just pay the fine not to lose the business..eventually the eatery could lose its license. It is patrolled by the eatery/pub owners/staff themselves as law enforcement would be called in usually by a 'concerned citizen'.
After Jan. 1, the Class 10 will be dropped as no smoking is allowed. Now the question many owners have is can they allow smoking in areas outside on decks etc. If you step into the drive areas to have a smoke, then it is illegal to hold a drink at that point.
The eateries/pubs say they do not have the money to lobby, and working long hours in their resturant/pub business it becomes difficult to hold meetings to form a unified voice on this issue.
Therefore, after the no smoking law comes into effect,does that mean anyone with anyones child can come into a liquour serving establishment for dinner?