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Title 3 - Alcoholic Beverages
Title 3 - Alcoholic Beverages
203 sections · Georgia
- § 3-1-1 — Short Title
- § 3-1-2 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Definitions
- § 3-1-3 — Use of Existing Forms and Filings Relating to Licenses or Taxes
- § 3-1-4 — Penalty for Violations of Provisions of Title
- § 3-1-5 — Posting of Warning by Retailer that Consumption of Alcohol During Pregnancy is Dangerous
- § 3-2-1 — Powers and Duties of Commissioner Generally; Delegation of Administrative Duties
- § 3-2-2 — Promulgation of Rules and Regulations Generally; Forms
- § 3-2-3.1 — Power of Commissioner to Permit Importation of Distilled Spirits or Alcohol Into Counties and Munici
- § 3-2-3 — Powers and Duties of Commissioner As to Denial, Suspension, or Cancellation of Licenses or Permits G
- § 3-2-4 — Sale, Distribution, or Other Dealing in Alcoholic Beverages by Employees, Agents, or Officers of Dep
- § 3-2-5 — Collection of Taxes Under Title; Issuance of Licenses
- § 3-2-6 — Establishment and Operation of Reporting System for Collection of Taxes on Malt Beverages, Distilled
- § 3-2-7 — Expiration and Renewal of Licenses Generally; Continuation of Operations by Licensee Pending Final A
- § 3-2-8 — Availability of Records for Public Inspection; Collection of Fee for Special Requests for Preparatio
- § 3-2-9 — Requirements As to Reports to Be Made to Commissioner
- § 3-2-10 — Disposition of Taxes, Penalties, Interest, and Fees
- § 3-2-11 — Penalties for Failure to File Reports or Returns or to Pay Tax or Fee; Procedure for Assessment of T
- § 3-2-12 — Waiver of Penalties by Commissioner
- § 3-2-13 — Issuance of Refunds or Credits for Taxes Paid
- § 3-2-14 — Limitations on Credit; Application; Action for Recovery of Credit; Setoff of Unpaid Taxes Against Cr
- § 3-2-15 — Promulgation of Rules and Regulations Governing Advertising of Distilled Spirits
- § 3-2-30 — Powers and Duties of Special Agents and Enforcement Officers of Department Generally; Bond Requireme
- § 3-2-31 — Assistance to Other Authorities by Special Agents and Enforcement Officers of Department
- § 3-2-32 — Inspection of Premises by Commissioner and Agents Generally; Access to Books, Records, and Supplies
- § 3-2-33 — Sale, Possession, Concealment, Storage, or Conveyance of Untaxed Alcoholic Beverages; Declaration of
- § 3-2-34 — Disposition of Contraband Alcoholic Beverages; Seizure; Destruction; Sale; Retention of Small Quanti
- § 3-2-35 — Seizure of Contraband by Commissioner and Agents; Proceedings Upon Seizure; Hearing on Entitlement t
- § 3-2-36 — Arrest and Prosecution of Violators of Title
- § 3-3-1 — Declaration of Business of Manufacturing, Selling, and Other Dealings in Alcoholic Beverages As Priv
- § 3-3-2 — Powers of Local Governing Authorities As to Granting, Refusal, Suspension, or Revocation of Licenses
- § 3-3-2.1 — (for Effective Date, See Note.) Notice to Revenue Department by County or Municipality of Violations
- § 3-3-2.2 — Maximum Fine for Violations of Local Alcoholic Beverages Licensing Ordinances
- § 3-3-3 — Licenses Required to Distribute, Sell, or Otherwise Deal in Alcoholic Beverages; Display of Licenses
- § 3-3-4 — Exemptions From License Fees or Taxes
- § 3-3-6 — Maintenance of Records As to Manufacture, Purchase, or Sale of Alcoholic Beverages by Manufacturers,
- § 3-3-5 — Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Not Complying With Federal Requirements As to Quality or Purity or Stand
- § 3-3-7 — Local Authorization and Regulation of Sales of Alcoholic Beverages on Sunday
- § 3-3-8 — Possession and Transportation of Lawfully Purchased Alcoholic Beverages Upon Which Taxes Have Not Be
- § 3-3-9 — Penalty for Violations of Prohibitions in Chapter
- § 3-3-20 — Sale of Alcoholic Beverages on Sundays, Election Days, and Christmas Day
- § 3-3-21 — Sales of Alcoholic Beverages Near Churches, School Buildings, or Other Sites
- § 3-3-21.1 — Possession of Alcoholic Beverages on the Grounds of a Public School
- § 3-3-22 — Sale or Furnishing of Alcoholic Beverages to Intoxicated Persons
- § 3-3-23 — Furnishing To, Purchase Of, or Possession by Persons Under 21 Years of Age of Alcoholic Beverages; U
- § 3-3-24 — Dispensing, Serving, Selling, or Taking Orders for Alcoholic Beverages by Persons Under 18 Years of
- § 3-3-23.1 — Procedure and Penalties Upon Violation of Code § 3-3-23
- § 3-3-24.2 — Posting of Laws Regarding Sale of Alcoholic Beverages to Underage Persons
- § 3-3-24.1 — (Effective July 1, 2016)
- § 3-3-25 — Sale of or Furnishing Alcoholic Beverages to Prisoners or Inmates of Places of Confinement; Introduc
- § 3-3-26 — Allowing or Permitting of Breaking of Packages or Drinking of Contents Thereof on Premises
- § 3-3-27 — Unlawful Manufacture, Transportation, Receipt, Possession, Sale, or Distribution of Alcoholic Bevera
- § 3-3-27.1 — Report to the Commissioner of Alcoholic Beverages Transported Into This State
- § 3-3-28 — Reuse, Counterfeiting, or Forging of Tax Stamps
- § 3-3-29 — Possession, Sale, or Purchase of Distilled Spirits for Which Taxes Not Paid
- § 3-3-30 — Storage and Distribution of Alcoholic Beverages by Corporations Granted the Privilege of Establishin
- § 3-3-31 — Legislative Findings
- § 3-3-33 — Vaporized Form of Alcoholic Beverages and Alcohol Vaporizing Devices Prohibited
- § 3-3-32 — Shipment of Alcoholic Beverages Into State by Nonresident, Without License, Who is in Business of Se
- § 3-3-40 — Definitions
- § 3-3-41 — Performance of Actual or Simulated Sexual Acts; Use of Artificial Devices or Inanimate Objects; Disp
- § 3-3-42 — Employee Solicitation of Patrons for Drinks on Premises
- § 3-3-43 — Permitting Persons to View Sexually Related Acts or Conduct Performed on Other Premises
- § 3-3-44 — Permitting Persons to Remove Alcoholic Beverages to Other Premises to View Sexually Related Conduct
- § 3-3-45 — Employment of or Assistance to Persons Engaged in Sexually Related Conduct or Activity or Nudity
- § 3-3-46 — Grounds for Suspension and Revocation of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
- § 3-4-1 — Definitions
- § 3-4-2 — Applicability of Chapter to Ethyl Alcohol Used for Certain Purposes
- § 3-4-3 — Retail Dealer's Signs; Signs Advertising Georgia Lottery
- § 3-4-20 — Levy and Amount of State Occupational License Tax; Application
- § 3-4-21 — Prohibition of Holding or Having Beneficial Interest in More Than Two Retail Dealer Licenses
- § 3-4-21.1 — Requirement for Retail License; Application of Existing License to New Location
- § 3-4-22 — Filing of Bonds by Applicants for Licenses Generally
- § 3-4-23 — Certificate of Residence Required for Retail Dealer's License; Intention of Code §
- § 3-4-24 — Issuance to Fruit Growers of License to Manufacture Distilled Spirits; Storage and Disposition; Limi
- § 3-4-24.1 — Distiller's License Authorizing Manufacture of Distilled Spirits From Agricultural Products Other Th
- § 3-4-26 — Display of Advertisement or Information Regarding Prices of Distilled Spirits in Visible Places; Sal
- § 3-4-25 — Holder of Retail Dealer's License Authorized to Sell Only Unbroken Packages; Breaking of Package or
- § 3-4-27 — Notice of Intention to Secure Retail Dealer License for Sale of Distilled Spirits
- § 3-4-41 — Petition for Referendum; Notice of Call for Referendum
- § 3-4-40 — Requirement As to Approval by Special Elections of Issuance of Licenses Generally
- § 3-4-42 — Form of Ballots for Election
- § 3-4-44 — Certification of Results; Payment of Expenses
- § 3-4-43 — Applicability of General Election Laws
- § 3-4-45 — Effect of Majority Vote in Favor of Package Sales
- § 3-4-46 — Effect of Majority Vote Against Package Sales
- § 3-4-47 — Procedure for Conduct of Election for Purpose of Nullifying Previous Election Result
- § 3-4-48 — Effective Date of Nullification of Previous Election Result
- § 3-4-51 — Municipalities in Wet Counties
- § 3-4-50 — Maximum Annual License Fees for Municipal or County Licenses
- § 3-4-49 — Adoption of Rules and Regulations; Determination of Location of Distilleries or Businesses Licensed
- § 3-4-150 — Short Title
- § 3-4-152 — Submission of Labels; Designation of Sales Territories and Exclusive Wholesale Distributors; Approva
- § 3-4-153 — Regulations
- § 3-4-160 — Municipalities in Wet Counties
- § 3-4-151 — Purposes and Policies
- § 3-4-180 — Tastings of Distilled Spirits; Definitions; General Provisions; Prohibited Sales; Administration
- § 3-5-1 — Definitions
- § 3-5-3 — Malt Beverages Upon Which Taxes Not Paid and Motor Vehicles, Watercraft, or Aircraft Used in Transpo
- § 3-5-2 — Determination As to When Possession Occurs
- § 3-5-4 — Production of Malt Beverages in Private Residences; Consumption; Transportation and Delivery; Home-B
- § 3-5-5 — Retail Sale of Kegs; Required Labeling; Removal of Labels
- § 3-5-20 — Levy and Amount of State Occupational License Tax; Annual Reporting
- § 3-5-22 — Shipment of Malt Beverages Within or Into State Without License Prohibited; Requirement As to Furnis
- § 3-5-21 — Sale, Offer for Sale, or Possession of Bottles or Cans Not Having Prescribed Identification on Crown
- § 3-5-23 — License for Manufacture of Malt Beverages -- Grounds and Procedure for Revocation Generally
- § 3-5-24 — License for Manufacture of Malt Beverages -- Rights Conferred; Separate Revocation of Licenses for S
- § 3-5-25 — License for Manufacture of Malt Beverages -- Renewal
- § 3-5-25.1 — License for Manufacture of Malt Beverages -- Bond Required on Application for License or Renewal
- § 3-5-26 — Persons to Whom Malt Beverages May Be Sold by Wholesale Dealers
- § 3-5-27 — Malt Beverages Acquired by Retail Dealers From Persons Other Than Licensed Wholesale Dealers Declare
- § 3-5-28 — Delivery, Receipt, and Storage of Malt Beverages Sold by Wholesale Dealers to Retail Dealers
- § 3-5-29 — Brewer-Wholesaler Relations --
- § 3-5-30 — Brewer-Wholesaler Relations -- Purpose; Intent; Enforcement
- § 3-5-31 — Brewer-Wholesaler Relations -- License Requirement for Shippers of Beer; Application
- § 3-5-32 — Brewer-Wholesaler Relations -- Conflicts of Interest
- § 3-5-33 — Brewer-Wholesaler Relations -- Prohibited Acts
- § 3-5-34 — Brewer-Wholesaler Relations -- Applicability of Code §s 3-5-29 Through 3-5-33
- § 3-5-35 — Declaration of Policy;
- § 3-5-38 — Permits for Free Tasting of Malt Beverages During Educational and Promotional Brewery Tours; Merchan
- § 3-5-40 — Requirement by Counties or Municipalities of Licenses for Manufacture, Distribution, and Sale of Mal
- § 3-5-41 — Requirement and Issuance of County Licenses Generally
- § 3-5-42 — Requirement and Issuance of Municipal Licenses Generally; Requirement by County of License for Busin
- § 3-5-43 — Restriction on Amount of License Fee Charged by County or Municipality Other Than that of Wholesale
- § 3-6-1 — Definitions
- § 3-6-2 — Determination As to When Possession Occurs
- § 3-6-4 — Removal of Partially Consumed Bottle of Wine From Premises
- § 3-6-3 — Household Production
- § 3-6-20 — Levy and Amount of Tax; Annual Requirements
- § 3-6-21 — Filing of Bonds by Applicants for Licenses Generally; Waiver of Bond Requirement
- § 3-6-21.3 — Sale by Farm Wineries of Wines, Distilled Spirits, and Malt Beverages on or Contiguous to Its Own Pr
- § 3-6-21.1 — Licensing of Farm Wineries to Engage in Retail and Wholesale Sales; Surety Bond; Excise Taxes
- § 3-6-21.2 — Sunday Sales on Farm Wineries; Off-Site Sales; Sales in
- § 3-6-21.4 — Routes and Signage for the Georgia Wine Highway
- § 3-6-21.5 — Production of Fortified Wine
- § 3-6-22 — Requirement of License for Shipment of Wines Into State; Contents of Application; Accompanying Docum
- § 3-6-23 — Persons to Whom Wine May Be Sold by Wholesale Dealers
- § 3-6-24 — Preparation and Retention of Invoices of Sales by Wholesale Dealers
- § 3-6-25 — Wine Acquired by Retail Dealers From Persons Other Than Licensed Wholesale Dealers Declared Contraba
- § 3-6-25.1 — Display of Advertisement or Information Regarding Prices of Wine in Visible Places; Sales Below Cost
- § 3-6-26 — Delivery, Transportation, Receipt, and Storage of Wine Sold by Wholesale Dealers to Retail Dealers
- § 3-6-26.1 — Requirement As to Possession of Invoices or Delivery Tickets When Transporting Wine Upon Which Taxes
- § 3-6-28 — Wine to Be in Containers Specified; Standards of Fill for Wine; Exemptions From Requirements As to C
- § 3-6-27 — Registration of Agents, Representatives, Salesmen, and Employees of Manufacturers, Importers, Produc
- § 3-6-29 — Content Requirements for Wines Manufactured by Domestic and Farm Wineries; Rules and Regulations
- § 3-6-30 — Creation of Limited Exceptions
- § 3-6-32 — Shipment of Wine by Winery to Consumers; Circumstances
- § 3-6-40 — Requirement by Counties or Municipalities of Licenses for Manufacture, Distribution, or Sale of Wine
- § 3-6-31 — Special Order Shipping License Requirements and Regulations
- § 3-7-1 — Definitions
- § 3-7-2 — Applicability of Chapter to Private Clubs
- § 3-7-20 — Issuance of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses to Private Clubs by Commissioner Generally; Promulgation of
- § 3-7-22 — Promulgation of Rules and Regulations As to Sale, Possession, and Use of Alcoholic Beverages in Priv
- § 3-7-21 — License Fees; Prelicense Investigation Fee
- § 3-7-40 — Authority of Counties or Municipalities to Regulate and License Private Clubs Generally
- § 3-7-41 — Calling of Special Elections Upon Direction of Governing Authorities; Notice; Rules and Regulations;
- § 3-7-42 — Calling of Special Elections Upon Presentation of Petitions by Voters; Rules and Regulations; Freque
- § 3-7-43 — Issuance of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses to Private Clubs by Governing Authorities of Certain Countie
- § 3-7-60 — Levy and Amount of Tax on Sale of Distilled Spirits; Persons Required to Pay Tax; Collection of Tax
- § 3-7-61 — Imposition of Tax on Sale of Mixed Drinks
- § 3-8-1 — Regulation and Taxation of Sale, Storage, and Distribution of Alcoholic Beverages At Airports Owned
- § 3-8-2 — Sale of Malt Beverages, Wine, and Distilled Spirits At Public Golf Courses Operated by Counties or M
- § 3-8-3 — Sale of Alcoholic Beverages At Coliseums
- § 3-8-4 — Sale of Alcohol by Continuing Education Centers
- § 3-8-5 — Sale of Alcoholic Beverages At Coliseums During Professional Sports Events
- § 3-8-6 — Technical Institutes; Service of Alcoholic Beverages; Regulation and Tax
- § 3-9-1 — Authorization of Distribution or Sale of Distilled Spirits by Airlines, Railway Passenger Carriers,
- § 3-9-3 — Issuance of Temporary Permits for Sale by Nonprofit Civic Organizations of Alcoholic Beverages for C
- § 3-9-2 — Authorization of Distribution or Sale of Wine and Malt Beverages by Airlines, Railway Passenger Carr
- § 3-9-4 — Nonprofit Permit to Sell Alcoholic Beverages; Limitations
- § 3-9-5 — Meaning of the Term
- § 3-9-6 — Limousine Carrier Furnishing Alcoholic Beverages
- § 3-9-7 — Nonprofit Distiller License to Nonprofit Museum; Requirements
- § 3-9-11 — Licenses
- § 3-9-10 — In-Room Service
- § 3-9-12 — Source of Beverages Sold
- § 3-9-13 — Sale in Dry Areas Prohibited
- § 3-10-3 — Keeping of Distilled Spirits in Building Not Exclusively Used for Dwelling Deemed Prima-Facie Eviden
- § 3-10-2 — Sale, Exchange, or Other Possession of Distilled Spirits
- § 3-10-1 — Scope of Chapter
- § 3-10-4 — Quantities of Distilled Spirits Which May Be Lawfully Possessed
- § 3-10-5 — Allowing Use of Premises for Unlawful Sale, Manufacture, or Other Disposition of Distilled Spirits
- § 3-10-7 — Transportation or Shipment of Distilled Spirits for Sale or Use in Violation of Title; Exceptions fo
- § 3-10-6 — Forfeiture of Rights of Lessee or Tenant Where Unlawful Act Performed Upon Premises With Lessee's or
- § 3-10-8 — Common Nuisances -- Defined; Institution of Quo Warranto Proceedings Against Clubs or Associations M
- § 3-10-9 — Common Nuisances -- Proceedings for Abatement of Nuisances
- § 3-10-10 — Existence of Property Rights in Distilled Spirits or Vessels Kept or Used in Violation of Chapter; C
- § 3-10-11 — Contraband Apparatus and Appliances; Existence of Property Rights Therein; Summary Destruction of Co
- § 3-10-12 — Raw Materials or Substances, Fixtures, Implements, or Apparatus Used or Intended for Use in Unlawful
- § 3-10-14 — Evidence As to Color, Odor, Appearance, and Taste of Beverage Manufactured, Sold, or Disposed of by
- § 3-10-13 — Duties of District Attorneys As to Investigation and Prosecution of Violations of Chapter; Duties of
- § 3-10-15 — Penalty for Violations of Provisions of Chapter
- § 3-11-4 — Violations
- § 3-11-2 — Licensed Alcoholic Beverage Caterers Eligible for Off-Premise Licenses; Application; Fee
- § 3-11-1 — Definitions
- § 3-11-3 — Event Permits
- § 3-11-5 — Rules and Regulations
- § 3-12-2 — Establishment of Districts; Articles of Establishment; Contents; Filing; Fees
- § 3-13-1 — Definitions
- § 3-12-3 — Licenses for Sale of Alcoholic Beverages; Adoption of Resolution or Ordinance; Election; State Licen
- § 3-13-2 — State License Requirements to Sell Alcoholic Beverages
- § 3-13-3 — Local Taxation of Alcoholic Beverage Sales
- § 3-13-4 — Powers, Duties, and Authority of Commissioner
- § 3-14-1 — Authority and Requirements for Special Event Use Permits