§ 6-208. Fees.

(a)

Each application for license under this article must be accompanied by the full amount of the license fee in accordance with the schedule of license fees adopted by the board of commissioners. There will be no prorating of license fees. There will be no prorating of license fees. Said license fees will be payable in advance for the entire year, and granted on a calendar year basis beginning January 1 and ending December 31 of each year. In case of the revocation or surrender of such license before the expiration of such calendar year period, the holder thereof will not be entitled to receive any refund whatsoever.

(1)

Distilled spirits by the drink. An annual license fee will be charged for the initial license to sell distilled spirits by the drink issued to any licensee hereunder. The license fee herein includes the right to sell wine and malt beverages for consumption on the premises. An additional license is required for the operation of each lounge, separate restaurant (with separate bar), or other place for consumption on the premises located within the same building covered by the initial license and under the same ownership. An annual license fee will be charged for each such additional license issued in addition to the initial license.

(b)

The foregoing fee is in addition to any excise tax levy imposed.

(Ord. No. 05-1249, 11-2-05; Res. No. 11-0075, 1-19-11)

State law reference

Maximum license fee, O.C.G.A. § 3-4-50, § 3-4-43.