§ 3-4-47. Adoption of Resolutions and Ordinances; Determination of Location of Retail or Businesses Licensed by Local Governing Authorities
A municipality or county may adopt resolutions and ordinances, consistent with this title, as may fall within the police powers of the municipality or county to regulate any business described in this chapter; provided, however, that on and after July 1, 1997, no municipality or county shall authorize the location of a new retail package […]
§ 3-4-23. Certificate of Residence Required for Retail Dealer’s License; Intention of Code Section
No retail dealer’s license shall be issued to any person unless an application is filed with the commissioner, accompanied by a certificate by the judge of the probate court of the county of the applicant’s residence certifying that the applicant has been a bona fide resident of the county or municipality for at least 12 […]
§ 3-4-48. Maximum Annual License Fees for Municipal or County Licenses
The annual license fee to be charged by a municipality or county pursuant to this article shall not be more than $5,000.00 for each license. History. Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 103, § 9; Ga. L. 1965, p. 451, § 1; Code 1933, § 5A-2313, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1573, § 1; […]
§ 3-3-27. Unlawful Manufacture, Transportation, Receipt, Possession, Sale, or Distribution of Alcoholic Beverages; Failure to File Proper Reports or Bonds or Pay Fees; Declaration of Apparatus Used in Unlawful Manufacture of Alcoholic Beverages as Contraband; Penalties
No person knowingly and intentionally shall: Distill, manufacture, or make any distilled spirits, except as permitted by this title; Manufacture, make, brew, or ferment any malt beverages or wine, except as permitted by this title; Transport, ship, receive, possess, sell, offer to sell, distribute, or in any manner use any alcoholic beverages or alcohol, except […]
§ 3-3-27.1. Report to the Commissioner of Alcoholic Beverages Transported Into This State
Except with respect to alcoholic beverages lawfully possessed pursuant to Code Section 3-3-8, no person, common carrier, or contract carrier shall transport any alcoholic beverage into this state unless such transportation is immediately reported to the commissioner. Each such report shall show the consignor and consignee, the quantity delivered, and such other information as required […]
§ 3-3-29. Possession, Sale, or Purchase of Distilled Spirits for Which Taxes Not Paid
Except as otherwise expressly provided for by law, no person knowingly and intentionally shall possess, sell, or purchase any distilled spirits upon which the taxes imposed by this title have not been paid. History. Ga. L. 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 103, § 11; Code 1933, § 5A-516, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1573, § […]
§ 3-3-30. Storage and Distribution of Alcoholic Beverages by Corporations Granted the Privilege of Establishing, Operating, and Maintaining Foreign Trade Zones
Any provision of this title to the contrary notwithstanding, any public or private corporation which has been granted the privilege of establishing, operating, and maintaining a foreign trade zone by the Foreign Trade Zones Board in accordance with an act of Congress, approved June 18, 1934, entitled “An Act to provide for the establishment, operation […]
§ 3-3-31. Legislative Findings
The General Assembly finds, determines, and declares that the direct shipment of alcoholic beverages by persons in the business of selling alcoholic beverages in other states or countries to residents of this state in violation of this title poses a serious threat to the public health, safety, revenue, and the economy of Georgia. The General […]
§ 3-3-32. Shipment of Alcoholic Beverages Into State by Nonresident, Without License, Who Is in Business of Selling Alcoholic Beverages in Another State
Any person in the business of selling alcoholic beverages in another state or country who knowingly and intentionally ships or causes to be shipped any alcoholic beverages directly to any resident of this state who does not hold a valid manufacturer’s, importer’s, broker’s, or wholesaler’s license issued by the State of Georgia is in violation […]
§ 3-3-33. Vaporized Form of Alcoholic Beverages and Alcohol Vaporizing Devices Prohibited
As used in this Code section, the term: “Alcohol vaporizing device” means any device, machine, or process that mixes any alcoholic beverages with pure oxygen or other gas to produce a vaporized product for the purpose of consumption by inhalation. “Licensed premises” means any premises in which alcoholic beverages are sold or dispensed for consumption […]