§ 3-5-35. Declaration of Policy; “Brewpubs”
The General Assembly reaffirms the policy of this state of strict enforcement of laws and regulations applicable to the manufacture or sale of beer, including without limitation those establishing the three-tier distribution system with prohibitions against ownership and employment interests between the three tiers but creates a limited exception for the operation of “brewpubs” as […]
§ 3-6-2. Determination as to When Possession Occurs
For purposes of this chapter, with respect to wines manufactured within this state, possession occurs when the product is first identifiable as wine, in accordance with this title and such regulations as may be promulgated by the commissioner pursuant to this title. With respect to wines shipped from outside this state to a destination within […]
§ 3-5-36. “Brewpub” Exception to Three-Tier Distribution System
A limited exception to the provisions of Code Sections 3-5-29 through 3-5-32 providing a three-tier system for the distribution and sale of malt beverages shall exist for owners and operators of brewpubs, subject to the following terms and conditions: No individual shall be permitted to own or operate a brewpub without first obtaining a proper […]
§ 3-6-3. Household Production
A head of a household may produce 200 gallons of wine in any one calendar year to be consumed within his own household without any requirement to be licensed for such purpose. Wine so produced shall not be subject to any excise tax imposed by this chapter. For purposes of this Code section, a single […]
§ 3-5-37. “Brewpub” Exception; Rules and Regulations
The Department of Revenue shall be authorized to promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary to carry out or make effective the provisions of Code Sections 3-5-35 and 3-5-36. History. Code 1981, § 3-5-37 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 734, § 3.
§ 3-6-4. Removal of Partially Consumed Bottle of Wine From Premises
Notwithstanding any other contrary provision of law, any restaurant which is licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises may permit a patron to remove one unsealed bottle of wine per patron for consumption off premises, if the patron has purchased a meal and consumed a portion of the bottle of wine which […]
§ 3-5-40. Requirement by Counties or Municipalities of Licenses for Manufacture, Distribution, and Sale of Malt Beverages; Effect of Revocation of License Issued by Commissioner or by County or Municipality Upon License Issued by Other
The businesses of manufacturing, distributing, and selling malt beverages at wholesale or retail shall not be conducted in any county or incorporated municipality of this state without a license from the governing authority of the county or municipality. When any county or municipal license issued pursuant to this Code section is revoked by the governing […]
§ 3-5-41. Requirement and Issuance of County Licenses Generally
If any business allowed under this chapter is proposed to be carried on within the unincorporated area of a county, the applicant for a license shall pay to the proper officer, to be designated by the governing authority of the county, an annual license fee as fixed by the governing authority. The license shall apply […]
§ 3-5-42. Requirement and Issuance of Municipal Licenses Generally; Requirement by County of License for Business Licensed by Municipality
If any business allowed under this chapter is proposed to be carried on within the corporate limits of a municipality, the applicant for a license shall pay to the proper officer, to be designated by the governing authority of the municipality, an annual license fee as fixed by the governing authority. The license shall apply […]
§ 3-5-43. Restriction on Amount of License Fee Charged by County or Municipality Other Than That of Wholesale Dealer’s Principal Place of Business
Where a wholesale dealer is licensed to do business in more than one municipality or county of this state, no municipality or county other than that of the wholesale dealer’s principal place of business shall charge a license fee exceeding $100.00. History. Ga. L. 1950, p. 185, § 1; Code 1933, § 5A-4304, enacted by […]