§ 9-90. Alcoholic beverage manufacturers and dealers.

(a)

License required. Each manufacturer, wholesale dealer and retail dealer of distilled spirits, as such terms are defined in O.C.G.A. § 3-1-2, whose place of business is located within the corporate limits of the City, shall be required to obtain a license from the City Clerk in the manner specified in this chapter.

(b)

Fee established. The annual business license fee for each distilled spirits manufacturer and dealer whose business is located in the City shall be as set by the City Council.

(c)

Factors for City Council consideration. In deciding whether to grant or deny the application for a license to manufacture or sell distilled spirits, the Mayor and City Council shall be guided by the considerations as those applied in granting or denying a license for the manufacture or sale of malt beverages.

(d)

Change of location. A license issued under the provisions of this section shall permit the sale or manufacture of distilled spirits only on the premises described in the application.

(e)

Sanitary conditions. All premises used for the sale or manufacture of distilled spirits shall be kept in a safe and sanitary condition as required by the ordinances of the City and the laws of the State.

(Code 1978, § 9-73)