§ 6-3. Temporary licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages.

(a)

The Fulton County Police Department is hereby authorized to issue temporary licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages, subject to the conditions set forth in this section.

(b)

Temporary licenses may be issued for such period as determined by the police department, not to exceed 60 days. Requirements for temporary licenses are as follows:

(1)

A written application must be filed with the police department.

(2)

An application for a permanent license, together with payment of the full fee must have been deposited with the police department.

(3)

The police department must be satisfied that the location for the proposed license substantially complies with the provisions of the ordinance authorizing such license in Fulton County.

(4)

The denial of a temporary license will create undue hardship upon the applicant, such as the closing of an existing business or delaying of the opening of a new business.

(5)

There must be payment of the fees prescribed by this section.

(6)

There is an agreement by the applicant that the temporary license may be revoked, with or without cause, by the police department at any time.

(c)

The fees for issuance of a temporary license under this section are as follows:

(1)

Sale of distilled spirits for consumption on the premises, $500.00;

(2)

Sale of beer and wine, package sales, $200.00;

(3)

Sale of beer and wine for consumption on the premises, $250.00;

(4)

Sale of distilled spirits, package sales, no temporary license permitted; and

(5)

Wholesaler's or distributor's license, $750.00.

(d)

The grant or denial of a temporary license under the provisions of this section does not affect or have any bearing upon the grant or denial of a permanent license.

(Ord. No. 05-1249, 11-2-05)

State law reference

Local license required for wholesale or retail sales of wine, O.C.G.A. § 3-6-40.