§ 3-4-24.1. Distiller’s License Authorizing Manufacture of Distilled Spirits From Agricultural Products Other Than Perishable Fruits; Storage
The commissioner may issue a license authorizing the manufacture of distilled spirits from agricultural products other than perishable fruits grown in this state. If any distilled spirits are manufactured as permitted by this Code section in any county, municipality, or county area exclusive of certain incorporated areas, as the case may be, in which the […]
§ 3-4-24.2. Three-Tier System of Distribution and Sale of Distilled Spirits; Reporting; Days and Times for Sale; Sale Price; Taxes; Regulatory Authority; Violations
As used in this Code section, the term: “Licensed premises” means the physical premises where a distiller is licensed by the state as a manufacturer of distilled spirits. “On-site production volume” means the volume of distilled spirits produced by distillation through one or more stills located at a licensed premises as part of a distiller’s […]
§ 3-4-24.3. Licensing for the Manufacture or Distribution of Distilled Spirits on Local Level
The commissioner may issue licenses for the manufacture or distribution of distilled spirits in any county or municipality of this state in which licenses for such activity have been authorized and issued in accordance with the adoption of a resolution or ordinance by the local governing authority of such county or municipality. The local governing […]
§ 3-4-25. Holder of Retail Dealer’s License Authorized to Sell Only Unbroken Packages; Breaking of Package or Packages or Drinking of Contents Thereof on Premises Prohibited
Except as provided in Code Section 3-3-26 or Chapter 15 of this title, a retail dealer’s license shall authorize the holder to sell distilled spirits only in the original and unbroken package or packages, which shall contain not less than 50 milliliters each. Except as provided in Code Section 3-3-26 or Chapter 15 of this […]
§ 3-4-26. Display of Advertisement or Information Regarding Prices of Distilled Spirits in Visible Places; Sales Below Cost Prohibited; Exceptions Authorized
No person holding a retail dealer’s license to deal in distilled spirits by the package shall display any advertisement of or information regarding the price or prices of any distilled spirits in any show window or other place visible from outside the licensee’s place of business. No person licensed to sell distilled spirits by the […]
§ 3-4-27. Notice of Intention to Secure Retail Dealer License for Sale of Distilled Spirits
No application for a retail dealer license for the sale of distilled spirits shall be acted upon until after the applicant has published in the newspaper which publishes the legal advertisements of the county wherein such person proposes to engage in business a notice of his intention to secure a retail dealer license. Such notice […]
§ 3-4-40. Requirement as to Approval by Referendum Elections of Issuance of Licenses Generally
Licenses for the package sale of distilled spirits shall be authorized only in those counties and municipalities in which the issuance of such licenses is approved by a referendum election as provided in this article. History. Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 103, § 4; Ga. L. 1972, p. 207, § 3; Code 1933, § […]
§ 3-4-41. Petition for Referendum; Notice of Call for Referendum
A referendum election to authorize the issuance of licenses for the package sale of distilled spirits may be initiated upon an ordinance or resolution from the governing authority of any municipality or county or upon a written petition containing the signatures of at least 20 percent of the registered and qualified voters of any municipality […]
§ 3-4-42. Form of Ballots for Referendum Election
The ballot used in any referendum election held pursuant to Code Section 3-4-41 shall have written or printed thereon: Click to view Those desiring to vote in favor of the issuance of the licenses shall vote “Yes.” Those desiring to vote against the issuance of the licenses shall vote “No.” “( ) YES Shall the […]
§ 3-4-43. Applicability of General Election Laws
County elections shall be held according to Chapter 2 of Title 21, the “Georgia Election Code,” and may be held as a special election or at the time of holding any other special or general primary or special or general election in the county. Municipal elections shall be held according to Chapter 2 of Title […]