O.C.G.A. § 3-4-3 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-4-3
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-4-3
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, a licensed retail dealer in distilled spirits may display at the licensee's place of business unilluminated signs, using letters not larger than eight inches in height, flat against the outside of the building, below the roof line, bearing the words “liquor,” “beer,” “wine,” “champagne,” or any combination thereof, and “package store” or “liquor store,” together with the trade name of the retail dealer. In addition to such signs flat against the outside of the building, the retail dealer may display at a location on the tract of property upon which the business is located, but not affixed to the building, one unilluminated sign using letters not larger than eight inches in height bearing the words “package store” or “liquor store” and the trade name of the retail dealer. Subject to any more restrictive size limitations contained in the ordinances of the political subdivision in which the place of business is located, a sign not affixed to the building may be no larger than 16 square feet in area.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, a licensed retail dealer in distilled spirits may display at the licensee's place of business unilluminated signs, using letters not larger than eight inches in height, flat against the outside of the building, below the roof line, bearing the words “liquor,” “beer,” “wine,” “champagne,” or any combination thereof, and “package store” or “liquor store,” together with the trade name of the retail dealer. In addition to such signs flat against the outside of the building, the retail dealer may display at a location on the tract of property upon which the business is located, but not affixed to the building, one unilluminated sign using letters not larger than eight inches in height bearing the words “package store” or “liquor store” and the trade name of the retail dealer. Subject to any more restrictive size limitations contained in the ordinances of the political subdivision in which the place of business is located, a sign not affixed to the building may be no larger than 16 square feet in area.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, the commissioner shall be authorized by rules and regulations to permit licensed retail dealers in distilled spirits to display signs inside and outside their retail establishments which advertise or promote any lottery authorized under Chapter 27 of Title 50, the “Georgia Lottery for Education Act,” provided that such signs are in compliance with said Chapter 27 of Title 50 and the rules and regulations of the board of directors of the Georgia Lottery Corporation.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, the commissioner shall be authorized by rules and regulations to permit licensed retail dealers in distilled spirits to display signs inside and outside their retail establishments which advertise or promote any lottery authorized under Chapter 27 of Title 50, the “Georgia Lottery for Education Act,” provided that such signs are in compliance with said Chapter 27 of Title 50 and the rules and regulations of the board of directors of the Georgia Lottery Corporation.
O.C.G.A. § 3-5-24 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-5-24
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-5-24
Status: in_force

(a) A license to manufacture malt beverages shall include the right to sell the product of the brewer for resale within and outside the limits of this state.

(a) A license to manufacture malt beverages shall include the right to sell the product of the brewer for resale within and outside the limits of this state.

(b) The right to sell the manufactured product to duly licensed wholesalers for resale within this state may be revoked separately from the right to manufacture and sell the product of such manufacturer for resale outside of this state.

(b) The right to sell the manufactured product to duly licensed wholesalers for resale within this state may be revoked separately from the right to manufacture and sell the product of such manufacturer for resale outside of this state.

(c) The revocation by the state or by any other duly authorized licensing authority of the license to sell for resale within this state shall not in any way interfere with or otherwise affect or impair the license to manufacture and sell the product of the manufacturer for resale beyond the limits of this state.

(c) The revocation by the state or by any other duly authorized licensing authority of the license to sell for resale within this state shall not in any way interfere with or otherwise affect or impair the license to manufacture and sell the product of the manufacturer for resale beyond the limits of this state.
O.C.G.A. § 3-10-2 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-10-2
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-10-2
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person knowingly and intentionally to sell, offer for sale, keep for sale, barter, exchange, furnish at public places, keep on hand at a place of business, or otherwise possess distilled spirits in any quantity, except as provided in this title.
O.C.G.A. § 3-6-70 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-70
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-6-70
Status: in_force

The taxes imposed by this article shall not be levied with respect to:

(1) Wine sold to and used by established and recognized churches and synagogues for use in sacramental services only;

(1) Wine sold to and used by established and recognized churches and synagogues for use in sacramental services only;

(2) Any sale of wine which is exempt from taxation by the state under the Constitution of the United States; or

(2) Any sale of wine which is exempt from taxation by the state under the Constitution of the United States; or

(3) Wine sold to persons outside this state for resale or consumption outside this state.

(3) Wine sold to persons outside this state for resale or consumption outside this state.
O.C.G.A. § 3-5-41 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-5-41
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-5-41
Status: in_force

If any business allowed under this chapter is proposed to be carried on within the unincorporated area of a county, the applicant for a license shall pay to the proper officer, to be designated by the governing authority of the county, an annual license fee as fixed by the governing authority. The license shall apply to and be required for each brewer or place of manufacture and also for each place of wholesale and retail distribution outside of any incorporated municipality.
O.C.G.A. § 3-3-4 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-3-4
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-3-4
Status: in_force

There shall be no exception from the license fees or taxes provided by this title in favor of any person unless specifically provided for by law.
O.C.G.A. § 3-11-4 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 11 / Section 3-11-4
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-11-4
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for a food caterer to distribute or sell distilled spirits, malt beverages, or wine off the premises of the food caterer's business without a license issued pursuant to this chapter. This subsection shall not affect any other provisions of this title which may require a food caterer who has a license to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises of the food caterer's business.

(a) It shall be unlawful for a food caterer to distribute or sell distilled spirits, malt beverages, or wine off the premises of the food caterer's business without a license issued pursuant to this chapter. This subsection shall not affect any other provisions of this title which may require a food caterer who has a license to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises of the food caterer's business.

(b) It shall be unlawful for a licensed alcoholic beverage caterer licensed under this chapter to distribute or sell distilled spirits, malt beverages, or wine off premises except in connection with an authorized catered function within the scope of the event permit.

(b) It shall be unlawful for a licensed alcoholic beverage caterer licensed under this chapter to distribute or sell distilled spirits, malt beverages, or wine off premises except in connection with an authorized catered function within the scope of the event permit.

(c)(1) It shall be unlawful for a licensed alcoholic beverage caterer to distribute or sell distilled spirits in any jurisdiction which does not permit the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises. (2) It shall be unlawful for a licensed alcoholic beverage caterer to distribute or sell malt beverages or wine in any jurisdiction which does not permit the sale of malt beverages or wine by the drink for consumption only on the premises.

(c)(1) It shall be unlawful for a licensed alcoholic beverage caterer to distribute or sell distilled spirits in any jurisdiction which does not permit the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises.

(c)(1) It shall be unlawful for a licensed alcoholic beverage caterer to distribute or sell distilled spirits in any jurisdiction which does not permit the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises.

(2) It shall be unlawful for a licensed alcoholic beverage caterer to distribute or sell malt beverages or wine in any jurisdiction which does not permit the sale of malt beverages or wine by the drink for consumption only on the premises.

(2) It shall be unlawful for a licensed alcoholic beverage caterer to distribute or sell malt beverages or wine in any jurisdiction which does not permit the sale of malt beverages or wine by the drink for consumption only on the premises.

(d) It shall be unlawful for a licensed alcoholic beverage caterer to distribute or sell distilled spirits, malt beverages, or wine during any hours in which the sale of alcoholic beverages by the drink for consumption only on the premises is not permitted in the jurisdiction.

(d) It shall be unlawful for a licensed alcoholic beverage caterer to distribute or sell distilled spirits, malt beverages, or wine during any hours in which the sale of alcoholic beverages by the drink for consumption only on the premises is not permitted in the jurisdiction.

(e) It shall be unlawful for a licensed alcoholic beverage caterer to employ any person under 21 years of age who, in the course of such employment, would dispense, serve, sell, or handle alcoholic beverages. It is the intent of this subsection to prevent any person employed by such caterer, or any other employee, to knowingly violate any prohibitions contained in Code Section 3-3-23 , relating to furnishing alcoholic beverages to, and purchase and possession of alcoholic beverages by, a person under 21 years of age.

(e) It shall be unlawful for a licensed alcoholic beverage caterer to employ any person under 21 years of age who, in the course of such employment, would dispense, serve, sell, or handle alcoholic beverages. It is the intent of this subsection to prevent any person employed by such caterer, or any other employee, to knowingly violate any prohibitions contained in Code Section 3-3-23 , relating to furnishing alcoholic beverages to, and purchase and possession of alcoholic beverages by, a person under 21 years of age.

(f) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages by a caterer in any jurisdiction where the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises has not been legalized.

(f) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages by a caterer in any jurisdiction where the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises has not been legalized.

(g) Any person violating the provisions of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(g) Any person violating the provisions of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 3-4-160 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-4-160
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-4-160
Status: in_force

(a)(1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, any municipality which lies wholly or partially within a county which has approved in a county-wide referendum the manufacture, sale, or distribution of distilled spirits as provided in Article 3 of this chapter may, by ordinance or resolution and without the necessity of conducting a separate referendum, authorize the manufacture, sale, or distribution of distilled spirits and may exercise the powers contained in this title relating to the manufacture, sale, or distribution of distilled spirits. (2) In any municipality in which the manufacture, sale, or distribution of distilled spirits is authorized as provided in this Code section, such manufacture, sale, or distribution may, by ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing authority of the municipality, be prohibited.

(a)(1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, any municipality which lies wholly or partially within a county which has approved in a county-wide referendum the manufacture, sale, or distribution of distilled spirits as provided in Article 3 of this chapter may, by ordinance or resolution and without the necessity of conducting a separate referendum, authorize the manufacture, sale, or distribution of distilled spirits and may exercise the powers contained in this title relating to the manufacture, sale, or distribution of distilled spirits.

(a)(1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, any municipality which lies wholly or partially within a county which has approved in a county-wide referendum the manufacture, sale, or distribution of distilled spirits as provided in Article 3 of this chapter may, by ordinance or resolution and without the necessity of conducting a separate referendum, authorize the manufacture, sale, or distribution of distilled spirits and may exercise the powers contained in this title relating to the manufacture, sale, or distribution of distilled spirits.

(2) In any municipality in which the manufacture, sale, or distribution of distilled spirits is authorized as provided in this Code section, such manufacture, sale, or distribution may, by ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing authority of the municipality, be prohibited.

(2) In any municipality in which the manufacture, sale, or distribution of distilled spirits is authorized as provided in this Code section, such manufacture, sale, or distribution may, by ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing authority of the municipality, be prohibited.

(b)(1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, any municipality which lies wholly or partially within a county which has approved in a county-wide referendum the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises as provided in Part 1 of Article 5 of this chapter may, by ordinance or resolution and without the necessity of conducting a separate referendum, authorize the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises and may exercise the powers contained in this title relating to the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises. (2) In any municipality in which the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises is authorized as provided in this Code section, such sales may, by ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing authority of the municipality, be prohibited.

(b)(1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, any municipality which lies wholly or partially within a county which has approved in a county-wide referendum the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises as provided in Part 1 of Article 5 of this chapter may, by ordinance or resolution and without the necessity of conducting a separate referendum, authorize the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises and may exercise the powers contained in this title relating to the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises.

(b)(1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section, any municipality which lies wholly or partially within a county which has approved in a county-wide referendum the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises as provided in Part 1 of Article 5 of this chapter may, by ordinance or resolution and without the necessity of conducting a separate referendum, authorize the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises and may exercise the powers contained in this title relating to the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises.

(2) In any municipality in which the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises is authorized as provided in this Code section, such sales may, by ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing authority of the municipality, be prohibited.

(2) In any municipality in which the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises is authorized as provided in this Code section, such sales may, by ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing authority of the municipality, be prohibited.

(c) A municipality shall not be authorized to approve the manufacture, sale, or distribution of distilled spirits as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section or the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section unless a majority of the electors voting in the county-wide referendum election who reside in the municipality voted in favor of approving the manufacture, sale, or distribution of distilled spirits or in favor of approving the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises.

(c) A municipality shall not be authorized to approve the manufacture, sale, or distribution of distilled spirits as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section or the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section unless a majority of the electors voting in the county-wide referendum election who reside in the municipality voted in favor of approving the manufacture, sale, or distribution of distilled spirits or in favor of approving the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises.
O.C.G.A. § 3-10-11 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-10-11
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-10-11
Status: in_force

(a)(1) All apparatus or appliances which are used for the unlawful purpose of distilling or manufacturing any distilled spirits are declared to be contraband. (2) No person shall have any property right in or to the contraband specified in this subsection. (3) Whenever apparatus or appliances used or about to be used for the unlawful purpose of manufacturing, using, holding, or containing any distilled spirits are found or discovered by any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other law enforcement officer of this state, the same shall be summarily destroyed and rendered useless by him or her without any formal order of the court.

(a)(1) All apparatus or appliances which are used for the unlawful purpose of distilling or manufacturing any distilled spirits are declared to be contraband.

(a)(1) All apparatus or appliances which are used for the unlawful purpose of distilling or manufacturing any distilled spirits are declared to be contraband.

(2) No person shall have any property right in or to the contraband specified in this subsection.

(2) No person shall have any property right in or to the contraband specified in this subsection.

(3) Whenever apparatus or appliances used or about to be used for the unlawful purpose of manufacturing, using, holding, or containing any distilled spirits are found or discovered by any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other law enforcement officer of this state, the same shall be summarily destroyed and rendered useless by him or her without any formal order of the court.

(3) Whenever apparatus or appliances used or about to be used for the unlawful purpose of manufacturing, using, holding, or containing any distilled spirits are found or discovered by any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other law enforcement officer of this state, the same shall be summarily destroyed and rendered useless by him or her without any formal order of the court.

(b) All vehicles and conveyances of every kind and description in this state and all boats and vessels of every kind and description in any of the waters of this state used in conveying, removing, concealing, or storing any distilled spirits, the transportation, possession, or storing of which is in violation of law, are declared to be contraband and shall be seized by any law enforcement officer. Such contraband shall be subject to forfeiture in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 16 of Title 9, including those counties and municipalities in which the sale of distilled spirits is lawful.

(b) All vehicles and conveyances of every kind and description in this state and all boats and vessels of every kind and description in any of the waters of this state used in conveying, removing, concealing, or storing any distilled spirits, the transportation, possession, or storing of which is in violation of law, are declared to be contraband and shall be seized by any law enforcement officer. Such contraband shall be subject to forfeiture in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 16 of Title 9, including those counties and municipalities in which the sale of distilled spirits is lawful.
O.C.G.A. § 3-5-37 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-5-37
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-5-37
Status: in_force

The Department of Revenue shall be authorized to promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary to carry out or make effective the provisions of Code Sections 3-5-35 and 3-5-36 .
O.C.G.A. § 3-9-13 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-9-13
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-9-13
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article shall be construed to authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages through in-room service in any county or municipality in which the sale of alcoholic beverages both by the package and by the drink is prohibited.
O.C.G.A. § 3-5-82 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-5-82
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-5-82
Status: in_force

No decal, stamp, or other marking shall be required on malt beverage containers designating the particular municipality or county in which a sale of malt beverages is made or in which resides a licensed retailer to whom the beverages are delivered.
O.C.G.A. § 3-7-22 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-7-22
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-7-22
Status: in_force

The commissioner may promulgate such reasonable regulations as are necessary and appropriate to regulate the sale, possession, and use of alcoholic beverages in private clubs.
O.C.G.A. § 3-9-5 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-9-5
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-9-5
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term “ bona fide nonprofit civic organization ” means an entity which is exempt from federal income tax pursuant to the provisions of subsection (c), (d), or (e) of 26 U.S.C. Section 501 .
O.C.G.A. § 3-9-3 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-9-3
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-9-3
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the filing of an application and payment of a fee of $25.00 by a bona fide nonprofit civic organization, the commissioner may issue a permit authorizing the organization to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises or to sell wine at retail for off-premises consumption, or both, for a period not to exceed three days, subject to any law regulating the time for selling such beverages.

(a) Upon the filing of an application and payment of a fee of $25.00 by a bona fide nonprofit civic organization, the commissioner may issue a permit authorizing the organization to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises or to sell wine at retail for off-premises consumption, or both, for a period not to exceed three days, subject to any law regulating the time for selling such beverages.

(b) No more than six permits may be issued to an organization in any one calendar year pursuant to this Code section.

(b) No more than six permits may be issued to an organization in any one calendar year pursuant to this Code section.

(c) Permits issued pursuant to this Code section shall be valid only for the place specified in the permit. No permit may be issued unless the sale of distilled spirits, wine, or malt beverages is lawful in the place for which the permit is issued.

(c) Permits issued pursuant to this Code section shall be valid only for the place specified in the permit. No permit may be issued unless the sale of distilled spirits, wine, or malt beverages is lawful in the place for which the permit is issued.
O.C.G.A. § 3-3-24-2 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-3-24-2
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-3-24.2
Status: in_force

(a) Each retail business establishment in this state which is licensed to sell alcoholic beverages of any kind shall post in a conspicuous place or places a notice which shall contain the provisions of the laws of this state which deal with the unlawful sale of such items to underage persons and the penalties for violating such laws.

(a) Each retail business establishment in this state which is licensed to sell alcoholic beverages of any kind shall post in a conspicuous place or places a notice which shall contain the provisions of the laws of this state which deal with the unlawful sale of such items to underage persons and the penalties for violating such laws.

(b) The department shall prepare, print, and distribute the notices required by subsection (a) of this Code section. The notices shall contain those provisions of the law of this state which the department determines will best inform the citizens of this state of the relevant provisions of the law regarding sale of alcoholic beverages to underage persons.

(b) The department shall prepare, print, and distribute the notices required by subsection (a) of this Code section. The notices shall contain those provisions of the law of this state which the department determines will best inform the citizens of this state of the relevant provisions of the law regarding sale of alcoholic beverages to underage persons.

(c) The commissioner may take punitive action against violators, up to and including revocation of the state retail dealer's license of any retail business establishment which fails to comply with this Code section. The undertaking of any punitive action allowed under this Code section shall not prohibit criminal prosecution for sale to underage persons.

(c) The commissioner may take punitive action against violators, up to and including revocation of the state retail dealer's license of any retail business establishment which fails to comply with this Code section. The undertaking of any punitive action allowed under this Code section shall not prohibit criminal prosecution for sale to underage persons.
O.C.G.A. § 3-5-30 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-5-30
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-5-30
Status: in_force

(a) Code Sections 3-5-31 through 3-5-34 are promulgated pursuant to the authority granted to the state under the provisions of the Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution and specifically for the following purposes and policies: (1) To prohibit unfair business practices and to prevent any one segment of the malt beverage industry to gain unfair advantage over the other segments; (2) To foster vigorous and healthy interbrand competition in the malt beverage industry; (3) To provide an orderly three-tier system for the distribution and sale of good quality malt beverages in the State of Georgia; (4) To promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of the State of Georgia; and (5) To provide a distribution system for malt beverages that will facilitate the collection and accountability of state and local excise taxes.

(a) Code Sections 3-5-31 through 3-5-34 are promulgated pursuant to the authority granted to the state under the provisions of the Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution and specifically for the following purposes and policies:

(1) To prohibit unfair business practices and to prevent any one segment of the malt beverage industry to gain unfair advantage over the other segments;

(1) To prohibit unfair business practices and to prevent any one segment of the malt beverage industry to gain unfair advantage over the other segments;

(2) To foster vigorous and healthy interbrand competition in the malt beverage industry;

(2) To foster vigorous and healthy interbrand competition in the malt beverage industry;

(3) To provide an orderly three-tier system for the distribution and sale of good quality malt beverages in the State of Georgia;

(3) To provide an orderly three-tier system for the distribution and sale of good quality malt beverages in the State of Georgia;

(4) To promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of the State of Georgia; and

(4) To promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of the State of Georgia; and

(5) To provide a distribution system for malt beverages that will facilitate the collection and accountability of state and local excise taxes.

(5) To provide a distribution system for malt beverages that will facilitate the collection and accountability of state and local excise taxes.

(b) The provisions of Code Sections 3-5-31 through 3-5-34 may not be varied by separate agreement and any such attempt shall be void and unenforceable as being violative of the public policy of this state.

(b) The provisions of Code Sections 3-5-31 through 3-5-34 may not be varied by separate agreement and any such attempt shall be void and unenforceable as being violative of the public policy of this state.

(c) The commissioner shall have the authority to promulgate such regulations as are consistent with the stated policies of this article.

(c) The commissioner shall have the authority to promulgate such regulations as are consistent with the stated policies of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 3-1-4 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-1-4
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-1-4
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for any person knowingly and intentionally to violate any criminal prohibition contained in this title.

(a) It is unlawful for any person knowingly and intentionally to violate any criminal prohibition contained in this title.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this title, any person who violates any criminal prohibition contained in this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this title, any person who violates any criminal prohibition contained in this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 3-15-2 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 15 / Section 3-15-2
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-15-2
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, in all counties and municipalities in which the sale of alcoholic beverages is lawful, retail package liquor stores shall be authorized to conduct up to 52 tasting events per calendar year, subject to the following terms and conditions:

(1) A tasting event shall only take place on the licensed premises and only at times at which such alcoholic beverages may be lawfully sold on such licensed premises;

(1) A tasting event shall only take place on the licensed premises and only at times at which such alcoholic beverages may be lawfully sold on such licensed premises;

(2) Only one tasting event per day may be held on the licensed premises and such tasting event shall not exceed four hours;

(2) Only one tasting event per day may be held on the licensed premises and such tasting event shall not exceed four hours;

(3) Only one type of alcoholic beverage may be served at a tasting event, either malt beverages, wine, or distilled spirits; provided, however, that more than one brand of such type of alcoholic beverage may be offered so long as not more than four packages are open at any one time;

(3) Only one type of alcoholic beverage may be served at a tasting event, either malt beverages, wine, or distilled spirits; provided, however, that more than one brand of such type of alcoholic beverage may be offered so long as not more than four packages are open at any one time;

(4) If the tasting event is for malt beverages, a consumer shall not be served more than eight ounces of malt beverages during such tasting event. If the tasting event is for wine, a consumer shall not be served more than five ounces of wine during such tasting event. If the tasting event is for distilled spirits, a consumer shall not be served more than one and one-half ounces of distilled spirits during such tasting event;

(4) If the tasting event is for malt beverages, a consumer shall not be served more than eight ounces of malt beverages during such tasting event. If the tasting event is for wine, a consumer shall not be served more than five ounces of wine during such tasting event. If the tasting event is for distilled spirits, a consumer shall not be served more than one and one-half ounces of distilled spirits during such tasting event;

(5) Only alcoholic beverages that the licensee is licensed to sell on the licensed premises may be offered as part of a tasting event, and such alcoholic beverages shall be part of the licensee's inventory;

(5) Only alcoholic beverages that the licensee is licensed to sell on the licensed premises may be offered as part of a tasting event, and such alcoholic beverages shall be part of the licensee's inventory;

(6) Only food that is lawful to sell on the licensed premises, under this title or under any rules or regulations of the commissioner, may be served as part of a tasting event. Such food shall be offered at no cost to the consumer;

(6) Only food that is lawful to sell on the licensed premises, under this title or under any rules or regulations of the commissioner, may be served as part of a tasting event. Such food shall be offered at no cost to the consumer;

(7) Any operator or employee of the licensee may refuse to provide any brand, type, or quantity of alcoholic beverage to any consumer;

(7) Any operator or employee of the licensee may refuse to provide any brand, type, or quantity of alcoholic beverage to any consumer;

(8) The licensee shall notify the governing authority of the county or municipality in which the licensed premises is located prior to holding a tasting event;

(8) The licensee shall notify the governing authority of the county or municipality in which the licensed premises is located prior to holding a tasting event;

(9) Any broken package containing alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises that is not licensed for retail sales for consumption on the premises shall be kept locked in a secure room or cabinet by the operator of the licensed premises except when in use during a tasting event;

(9) Any broken package containing alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises that is not licensed for retail sales for consumption on the premises shall be kept locked in a secure room or cabinet by the operator of the licensed premises except when in use during a tasting event;

(10) Representatives and salespersons of manufacturers or wholesalers may attend a tasting event; provided, however, that such representatives and salespersons shall not host the tasting event, pour any alcoholic beverage, or provide anything of value to any consumer or to the licensee or an employee of a licensee; and

(10) Representatives and salespersons of manufacturers or wholesalers may attend a tasting event; provided, however, that such representatives and salespersons shall not host the tasting event, pour any alcoholic beverage, or provide anything of value to any consumer or to the licensee or an employee of a licensee; and

(11) Any other terms, conditions, and limitations as may be required or imposed by the governing authority of the county or municipality in which the licensed premises is located.

(11) Any other terms, conditions, and limitations as may be required or imposed by the governing authority of the county or municipality in which the licensed premises is located.
O.C.G.A. § 3-6-4 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-4
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-6-4
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other contrary provision of law, any restaurant which is licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises may permit a patron to remove one unsealed bottle of wine per patron for consumption off premises, if the patron has purchased a meal and consumed a portion of the bottle of wine which has been purchased on the premises with such meal on the restaurant's premises. A partially consumed bottle of wine that is to be removed from the premises must be securely resealed by the licensee or its employees before removal from the premises. The partially consumed bottle of wine shall be placed in a bag or other container that is secured in such a manner that it is visibly apparent if the container has been subsequently opened or tampered with, and a dated receipt for the bottle of wine and meal shall be provided by the licensee and attached to the container. If transported in a motor vehicle, the container with the resealed bottle of wine shall be placed in a locked glove compartment, a locked trunk, or the area behind the last upright seat of a motor vehicle that is not equipped with a trunk.
O.C.G.A. § 3-5-31 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-5-31
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-5-31
Status: in_force

(a) No shipper shall be permitted to ship beer into the state without first obtaining a proper license from the commissioner in the manner provided in this title.

(a) No shipper shall be permitted to ship beer into the state without first obtaining a proper license from the commissioner in the manner provided in this title.

(b) In addition to the bond required in Code Section 3-5-25.1 and such other documentation required by the commissioner pursuant to this title, each shipper shall: (1) Submit with his application one label for each brand of beer to be shipped for the first time by the shipper into the state; (2) Designate in the application for registration sales territories for each of its brands sold in Georgia; and (3) Name one licensed wholesaler in each territory who, within the territory, shall be the exclusive distributor of the brand within the territory.

(b) In addition to the bond required in Code Section 3-5-25.1 and such other documentation required by the commissioner pursuant to this title, each shipper shall:

(1) Submit with his application one label for each brand of beer to be shipped for the first time by the shipper into the state;

(1) Submit with his application one label for each brand of beer to be shipped for the first time by the shipper into the state;

(2) Designate in the application for registration sales territories for each of its brands sold in Georgia; and

(2) Designate in the application for registration sales territories for each of its brands sold in Georgia; and

(3) Name one licensed wholesaler in each territory who, within the territory, shall be the exclusive distributor of the brand within the territory.

(3) Name one licensed wholesaler in each territory who, within the territory, shall be the exclusive distributor of the brand within the territory.

(c) Designations of wholesalers or wholesalers' territories as provided in this Code section shall be initially approved by the commissioner and shall not be changed nor initially disapproved except for cause. The commissioner shall determine cause after a hearing under regulations promulgated by the commissioner for such purposes.

(c) Designations of wholesalers or wholesalers' territories as provided in this Code section shall be initially approved by the commissioner and shall not be changed nor initially disapproved except for cause. The commissioner shall determine cause after a hearing under regulations promulgated by the commissioner for such purposes.
O.C.G.A. § 3-2-32 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-2-32
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-2-32
Status: in_force

The commissioner and his agents may enter upon the licensed premises of any person engaged in the manufacture, transportation, distribution, sale, storage, or possession of alcoholic beverages at any time for the purpose of inspecting the premises and enforcing this title and shall have access during the inspection to all books, records, and supplies relating to the manufacture, transportation, distribution, sale, storage, or possession of alcoholic beverages.
O.C.G.A. § 3-3-6 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-3-6
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-3-6
Status: in_force

(a) Each manufacturer, importer, wholesale dealer, retail dealer, and retail consumption dealer shall keep and preserve, as prescribed by the commissioner, records of all alcoholic beverages manufactured, purchased, or sold by him. The records shall be kept for a period of three years from the date of manufacture, purchase, or sale and shall at all times be open to inspection by the commissioner or any authorized agent or employee of the commissioner.

(a) Each manufacturer, importer, wholesale dealer, retail dealer, and retail consumption dealer shall keep and preserve, as prescribed by the commissioner, records of all alcoholic beverages manufactured, purchased, or sold by him. The records shall be kept for a period of three years from the date of manufacture, purchase, or sale and shall at all times be open to inspection by the commissioner or any authorized agent or employee of the commissioner.

(b) The commissioner may authorize by rule the disposal of records maintained pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section, prior to the expiration of the specified three-year period, when he is satisfied as to their contents or otherwise determines that the maintenance of the records is no longer necessary.

(b) The commissioner may authorize by rule the disposal of records maintained pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section, prior to the expiration of the specified three-year period, when he is satisfied as to their contents or otherwise determines that the maintenance of the records is no longer necessary.
O.C.G.A. § 3-5-29 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-5-29
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-5-29
Status: in_force

As used in Code Sections 3-5-30 through 3-5-34 , the term “agreement” shall mean a commercial relationship, not required to be evidenced in writing, of definite or indefinite duration between a brewer and a malt beverage wholesaler pursuant to which the wholesaler has been authorized to distribute one or more of the brewer's brands of malt beverage.
O.C.G.A. § 3-5-1 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-5-1
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-5-1
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term:

(1) “ Barrel ” means 31 gallons.

(1) “ Barrel ” means 31 gallons.

(2) “ Brewer ” means a manufacturer of malt beverages.

(2) “ Brewer ” means a manufacturer of malt beverages.

(3) “ Case ” means a box or receptacle containing not more than 288 ounces of malt beverages on the average.

(3) “ Case ” means a box or receptacle containing not more than 288 ounces of malt beverages on the average.
O.C.G.A. § 3-10-8 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-10-8
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-10-8
Status: in_force

(a) The following are declared to be common nuisances and may be abated or enjoined as such upon complaint of the Attorney General, or the district attorney of the superior court, or any citizen of the county where the common nuisance is located: (1) Any place used for the unlawful manufacture, sale, barter, keeping for sale, or other unlawful disposition of distilled spirits; (2) Any place where distilled spirits are sold, bartered, kept for sale, or otherwise disposed of, for consumption on or near the premises; (3) Any resort or public eating place where distilled spirits are sold, served, or consumed; and (4) Any club or other place in which distilled spirits are received or kept for the purpose of sale, barter, use, storage, gift, consumption, or for distribution or division among, or to be furnished to, the membership of any club or association of persons.

(a) The following are declared to be common nuisances and may be abated or enjoined as such upon complaint of the Attorney General, or the district attorney of the superior court, or any citizen of the county where the common nuisance is located:

(1) Any place used for the unlawful manufacture, sale, barter, keeping for sale, or other unlawful disposition of distilled spirits;

(1) Any place used for the unlawful manufacture, sale, barter, keeping for sale, or other unlawful disposition of distilled spirits;

(2) Any place where distilled spirits are sold, bartered, kept for sale, or otherwise disposed of, for consumption on or near the premises;

(2) Any place where distilled spirits are sold, bartered, kept for sale, or otherwise disposed of, for consumption on or near the premises;

(3) Any resort or public eating place where distilled spirits are sold, served, or consumed; and

(3) Any resort or public eating place where distilled spirits are sold, served, or consumed; and

(4) Any club or other place in which distilled spirits are received or kept for the purpose of sale, barter, use, storage, gift, consumption, or for distribution or division among, or to be furnished to, the membership of any club or association of persons.

(4) Any club or other place in which distilled spirits are received or kept for the purpose of sale, barter, use, storage, gift, consumption, or for distribution or division among, or to be furnished to, the membership of any club or association of persons.

(b) Any club or association of persons chartered or incorporated under the laws of this state, which club or association violates any provision of this Code section or maintains or keeps any place as described in this Code section shall forfeit its charter. The forfeiture may be declared by proceedings in quo warranto against the club or incorporated association in a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where the unlawful act is committed.

(b) Any club or association of persons chartered or incorporated under the laws of this state, which club or association violates any provision of this Code section or maintains or keeps any place as described in this Code section shall forfeit its charter. The forfeiture may be declared by proceedings in quo warranto against the club or incorporated association in a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where the unlawful act is committed.
O.C.G.A. § 3-4-47 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-4-47
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-4-47
Status: in_force

(a) 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 liquor licensed place of business or the relocation of an existing retail package liquor licensed place of business engaged in the retail package sales of distilled spirits within 500 yards of any other business licensed to sell package liquor at retail, as measured by the most direct route of travel on the ground; provided, however, that this limitation shall not apply to any hotel licensed under this chapter. The restriction provided for in this subsection shall not apply at any location for which a license has been issued prior to July 1, 1997, nor to the renewal of such license. Nor shall the restriction of this subsection apply to any location for which a new license is applied for if the sale of distilled spirits was lawful at such location at any time during the 12 months immediately preceding such application.

(a) 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 liquor licensed place of business or the relocation of an existing retail package liquor licensed place of business engaged in the retail package sales of distilled spirits within 500 yards of any other business licensed to sell package liquor at retail, as measured by the most direct route of travel on the ground; provided, however, that this limitation shall not apply to any hotel licensed under this chapter. The restriction provided for in this subsection shall not apply at any location for which a license has been issued prior to July 1, 1997, nor to the renewal of such license. Nor shall the restriction of this subsection apply to any location for which a new license is applied for if the sale of distilled spirits was lawful at such location at any time during the 12 months immediately preceding such application.

(b) The local governing authority of a municipality or county issuing licenses pursuant to this article shall within its jurisdiction have the authority to determine the location of any retail business it licenses, not inconsistent with this title.

(b) The local governing authority of a municipality or county issuing licenses pursuant to this article shall within its jurisdiction have the authority to determine the location of any retail business it licenses, not inconsistent with this title.
O.C.G.A. § 3-4-42 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-4-42
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-4-42
Status: in_force

(a) The ballot used in any referendum election held pursuant to Code Section 3-4-41 shall have written or printed thereon: “( ) YES Shall the issuance of licenses for the package sale of distilled ( ) NO spirits be approved?”

(a) The ballot used in any referendum election held pursuant to Code Section 3-4-41 shall have written or printed thereon:

“( )

YES

Shall the issuance of licenses for the package sale of distilled

( )

NO

spirits be approved?”

(b) Those desiring to vote in favor of the issuance of the licenses shall vote “Yes.'” Those desiring to vote against the issuance of the licenses shall vote “No.”

(b) Those desiring to vote in favor of the issuance of the licenses shall vote “Yes.'” Those desiring to vote against the issuance of the licenses shall vote “No.”
O.C.G.A. § 3-2-35 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-2-35
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-2-35
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner and his agents shall seize and take possession of any contraband found in the possession of any person in violation of this title.

(a) The commissioner and his agents shall seize and take possession of any contraband found in the possession of any person in violation of this title.

(b) Upon seizure, the commissioner or his agent shall give a receipt to the person from whom the contraband property was seized, if known, identifying the property seized and indicating from whom seized and the place of seizure.

(b) Upon seizure, the commissioner or his agent shall give a receipt to the person from whom the contraband property was seized, if known, identifying the property seized and indicating from whom seized and the place of seizure.

(c) A copy of the receipt shall be: (1) Filed in the office of the commissioner and shall be a public record open to public inspection; and (2) Posted at the courthouse of the county in which the contraband was seized.

(c) A copy of the receipt shall be:

(1) Filed in the office of the commissioner and shall be a public record open to public inspection; and

(1) Filed in the office of the commissioner and shall be a public record open to public inspection; and

(2) Posted at the courthouse of the county in which the contraband was seized.

(2) Posted at the courthouse of the county in which the contraband was seized.

(d) Any person desiring to make claim to the contraband property shall file a claim with the commissioner at his office in Atlanta within ten days from the day of seizure. The commissioner, within 30 days of receipt of any such claim, shall afford the claimant a hearing in which to show his entitlement to the seized items. The burden of proof at such hearing shall be upon the claimant to establish his claim to the items seized and to show compliance with or justification for noncompliance with this Code section. The commissioner shall enter a written order granting or denying the claim within 30 days from the date of the hearing.

(d) Any person desiring to make claim to the contraband property shall file a claim with the commissioner at his office in Atlanta within ten days from the day of seizure. The commissioner, within 30 days of receipt of any such claim, shall afford the claimant a hearing in which to show his entitlement to the seized items. The burden of proof at such hearing shall be upon the claimant to establish his claim to the items seized and to show compliance with or justification for noncompliance with this Code section. The commissioner shall enter a written order granting or denying the claim within 30 days from the date of the hearing.

(e) An appeal from the commissioner's order may be taken to the Superior Court of Fulton County by filing with the commissioner, within 15 days from the date of the decision, a copy of the petition for review filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County. The proceedings on the petition for review shall be governed by Chapter 3 of Title 5 except as provided otherwise in this Code section. The appeal shall be based upon the record made before the commissioner. The commissioner shall transmit the record and appropriate documents to the superior court within 30 days after the date the petition for review is received. The superior court shall review the record for errors of law, violation of constitutional or statutory provisions, violation of the statutory authority of the agency, lawfulness of the procedure, lack of any evidence to support the decision, and arbitrariness and abuse of discretion. However, the court shall not substitute its judgment for that of the hearing officer as to the weight of evidence on questions of fact.

(e) An appeal from the commissioner's order may be taken to the Superior Court of Fulton County by filing with the commissioner, within 15 days from the date of the decision, a copy of the petition for review filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County. The proceedings on the petition for review shall be governed by Chapter 3 of Title 5 except as provided otherwise in this Code section. The appeal shall be based upon the record made before the commissioner. The commissioner shall transmit the record and appropriate documents to the superior court within 30 days after the date the petition for review is received. The superior court shall review the record for errors of law, violation of constitutional or statutory provisions, violation of the statutory authority of the agency, lawfulness of the procedure, lack of any evidence to support the decision, and arbitrariness and abuse of discretion. However, the court shall not substitute its judgment for that of the hearing officer as to the weight of evidence on questions of fact.

(f) All alcoholic beverages upon which the taxes have been paid to either this state or any other state shall be disposed of as follows: (1) In the case of malt beverage, the seized goods shall be destroyed by the commissioner or his authorized agent; (2) In the case of wine, the seized goods shall be sold by the commissioner at public sale, except that, where seized wine is determined by the commissioner to be unfit for human consumption, it shall be destroyed; (3) In the case of distilled spirits, the seized goods shall be sold by the commissioner at public sale, except that, where seized distilled spirits are determined by the commissioner to be unfit for human consumption, the distilled spirits shall be destroyed.

(f) All alcoholic beverages upon which the taxes have been paid to either this state or any other state shall be disposed of as follows:

(1) In the case of malt beverage, the seized goods shall be destroyed by the commissioner or his authorized agent;

(1) In the case of malt beverage, the seized goods shall be destroyed by the commissioner or his authorized agent;

(2) In the case of wine, the seized goods shall be sold by the commissioner at public sale, except that, where seized wine is determined by the commissioner to be unfit for human consumption, it shall be destroyed;

(2) In the case of wine, the seized goods shall be sold by the commissioner at public sale, except that, where seized wine is determined by the commissioner to be unfit for human consumption, it shall be destroyed;

(3) In the case of distilled spirits, the seized goods shall be sold by the commissioner at public sale, except that, where seized distilled spirits are determined by the commissioner to be unfit for human consumption, the distilled spirits shall be destroyed.

(3) In the case of distilled spirits, the seized goods shall be sold by the commissioner at public sale, except that, where seized distilled spirits are determined by the commissioner to be unfit for human consumption, the distilled spirits shall be destroyed.

(g) This Code section shall not apply to unlawfully manufactured alcoholic beverages.

(g) This Code section shall not apply to unlawfully manufactured alcoholic beverages.
O.C.G.A. § 3-1-1 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 3-1-1
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-1-1
Status: in_force

This title shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code.”
O.C.G.A. § 3-10-9 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-10-9
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-10-9
Status: in_force

Any common nuisance as defined in Code Section 3-10-8 shall be an unlawful place, and the act of keeping and maintaining any such place shall be deemed a separate offense for each day that it continues. Common nuisances may be abated by writ of injunction issued out of the superior court upon a complaint filed by the Attorney General, or the district attorney of the superior court, or any citizen of the county in which the nuisance exists. The complaint shall be filed in the county in which the nuisance exists.
O.C.G.A. § 3-5-27 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-5-27
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-5-27
Status: in_force

Any malt beverage possessed, sold, or offered for sale by a retail dealer which was purchased or otherwise acquired from any person other than a wholesale dealer authorized to do business under this chapter is declared to be contraband and shall be seized by the commissioner or the appropriate local authorities and disposed of by the commissioner in the manner provided in this title.
O.C.G.A. § 3-6-21-5 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-21-5
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-6-21.5
Status: in_force

A winery may purchase distilled spirits directly from a manufacturer of distilled spirits and blend with wine manufactured by the winery to produce fortified wine. Such distilled spirits shall not be used by the winery for any other purpose or used to create any other type of alcoholic beverage or product.
O.C.G.A. § 3-6-24 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-24
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-6-24
Status: in_force

Each wholesale dealer, at the time of any sale of wine, shall prepare and keep a copy of a sales invoice containing:

(1) The name of the wholesale dealer;

(1) The name of the wholesale dealer;

(2) The name, address, and license number of the licensed importer, wholesaler, or retailer making the purchase;

(2) The name, address, and license number of the licensed importer, wholesaler, or retailer making the purchase;

(3) The quantity and container sizes of wine sold;

(3) The quantity and container sizes of wine sold;

(4) The date of the sale; and

(4) The date of the sale; and

(5) Any other information the commissioner may require.

(5) Any other information the commissioner may require.
O.C.G.A. § 3-4-132 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-4-132
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-4-132
Status: in_force

The rate of taxation, the manner of its imposition, payment, and collection, and all other procedures related to the tax authorized by Code Sections 3-4-130 and 3-4-131 shall be as provided for by each county or municipality electing to exercise powers conferred by Code Sections 3-4-130 and 3-4-131 .
O.C.G.A. § 3-2-12 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-2-12
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-2-12
Status: in_force

The commissioner may waive, in whole or in part, the collection of any amount due the state as a penalty under this title whenever, or to the extent that, he reasonably determines that the default giving rise to the penalty was due to reasonable cause and not due to gross or willful neglect or disregard of the law or of regulations or instructions pertaining to the law.
O.C.G.A. § 3-2-36 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-2-36
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-2-36
Status: in_force

The commissioner or his agents shall secure warrants or other criminal process against any person who violates any provision of this title in counties and municipalities where the sale of alcoholic beverages is not authorized and in counties and municipalities where the sale of alcoholic beverages is authorized but where the alcoholic beverages are being sold contrary to law. The commissioner or his agents shall prosecute such offenders.
O.C.G.A. § 3-10-15 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-10-15
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-10-15
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for any person knowingly and intentionally to violate any prohibition contained in this chapter relating to provisions applicable only in dry political subdivisions.

(a) It is unlawful for any person knowingly and intentionally to violate any prohibition contained in this chapter relating to provisions applicable only in dry political subdivisions.

(b) Any person who violates any prohibition contained in this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Any person who violates any prohibition contained in this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. § 3-7-20 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 3-7-20
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-7-20
Status: in_force

The commissioner may issue alcoholic beverage licenses to bona fide private clubs in any county or municipality within the state and may promulgate such regulations as he deems necessary for the proper enforcement of this chapter after the approval of such authority by an election held pursuant to Code Section 3-7-41 or 3-7-42 . These licenses shall authorize the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises where sold.
O.C.G.A. § 3-4-26 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-4-26
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-4-26
Status: in_force

(a) No person holding a retail dealer's license to deal in distilled spirits by the package shall display any advertisement of or information regarding the price or prices of any distilled spirits in any show window or other place visible from outside the licensee's place of business.

(a) No person holding a retail dealer's license to deal in distilled spirits by the package shall display any advertisement of or information regarding the price or prices of any distilled spirits in any show window or other place visible from outside the licensee's place of business.

(b) No person licensed to sell distilled spirits by the package for carry-out purposes shall sell such beverages at a price less than the cost which such licensee pays for such distilled spirits. As used in this subsection, cost shall include the wholesale price plus the local excise tax imposed, as reflected in invoices which the commissioner of revenue may require to be maintained on said licensee's place of business.

(b) No person licensed to sell distilled spirits by the package for carry-out purposes shall sell such beverages at a price less than the cost which such licensee pays for such distilled spirits. As used in this subsection, cost shall include the wholesale price plus the local excise tax imposed, as reflected in invoices which the commissioner of revenue may require to be maintained on said licensee's place of business.

(c) The commissioner of revenue shall be authorized to adopt such regulations as he or she deems necessary to provide for exception to the prohibition provided in subsection (b) of this Code section for reasons relating to liquidation of inventory, close-out of brands, outdated products, or any other reason the commissioner may determine to merit an exception.

(c) The commissioner of revenue shall be authorized to adopt such regulations as he or she deems necessary to provide for exception to the prohibition provided in subsection (b) of this Code section for reasons relating to liquidation of inventory, close-out of brands, outdated products, or any other reason the commissioner may determine to merit an exception.
O.C.G.A. § 3-6-26-1 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-26-1
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-6-26.1
Status: in_force

(a) Every person who transports wine, upon which the taxes imposed by this title have not been paid, into or out of or within this state shall have in his actual personal possession invoices or delivery tickets showing the name and address of the seller or consignor, the name and address of the purchaser or consignee, the quantity of wine being transported, and the name and address of the person responsible for payment of the state tax at the ultimate destination.

(a) Every person who transports wine, upon which the taxes imposed by this title have not been paid, into or out of or within this state shall have in his actual personal possession invoices or delivery tickets showing the name and address of the seller or consignor, the name and address of the purchaser or consignee, the quantity of wine being transported, and the name and address of the person responsible for payment of the state tax at the ultimate destination.

(b) All wines, and the vehicles in which the wines are being transported, which are transported into or out of or within this state without accompanying invoices or delivery tickets are declared to be contraband and shall be seized by the commissioner or his agents. The seizure, disposition, and any claims shall be handled pursuant to Code Section 3-2-35 .

(b) All wines, and the vehicles in which the wines are being transported, which are transported into or out of or within this state without accompanying invoices or delivery tickets are declared to be contraband and shall be seized by the commissioner or his agents. The seizure, disposition, and any claims shall be handled pursuant to Code Section 3-2-35 .
O.C.G.A. § 3-3-31 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-3-31
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-3-31
Status: in_force

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 Assembly further finds, determines, and declares that the present penalties for illegal direct shipments of alcoholic beverages to residents of this state are inadequate to ensure compliance with the provisions of this title and that the measures provided for in Code Section 3-3-32 are fully consistent with the powers conferred upon the State of Georgia by the Twenty-first Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
O.C.G.A. § 3-5-34 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-5-34
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-5-34
Status: in_force

Code Sections 3-5-29 through 3-5-33 shall apply to designations in effect on or after July 1, 1983.
O.C.G.A. § 3-5-3 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 3-5-3
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-5-3
Status: in_force

Malt beverages in quantities exceeding the amount specified in Code Section 3-3-8 , upon which the taxes imposed by or authorized pursuant to this chapter have not been paid in this state, are declared to be contraband; and any motor vehicle, watercraft, or aircraft used in transporting such beverages in excess of the amount specified in Code Section 3-3-8 are also declared to be contraband and subject to seizure and disposition as provided by this title.
O.C.G.A. § 3-6-21-2 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 3-6-21-2
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-6-21.2
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title to the contrary, in all counties in which the sale of wine is lawful by a farm winery and in all municipalities in which the sale of wine is lawful by a farm winery, a farm winery which is licensed to sell its wine in a tasting room or other licensed farm winery facility within the county or municipality, as the case may be, for consumption on the premises or in closed packages for consumption off the premises shall be authorized to sell its wine and the wine of any other Georgia farm winery licensee on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. until 12:00 Midnight in a tasting room or other licensed farm winery facility, to the same extent as its county or municipal license would otherwise permit; provided, however, that if such sales of wine on Sundays are lawful at a time earlier than 12:30 P.M. within the county or municipality in which the licensed premises of the Georgia farm winery is located, the Georgia farm winery shall be authorized to sell its wine and the wine of any other Georgia farm winery licensee beginning at such earlier time. Nothing in this Code section shall be construed so as to authorize a farm winery to sell wine as provided in this Code section on any other premises which are not actually located on the property where such farm wine is produced, except in special entertainment districts designated by the local governing authority of the county or municipality, as applicable.
O.C.G.A. § 3-9-1 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-9-1
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-9-1
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding anything contained in this title or any other law, the commissioner may authorize the distribution or sale of containers of distilled spirits, containing not more than 50 milliliters per container, by licensed airlines, railway passenger carriers, and cruise ships.

(a) Notwithstanding anything contained in this title or any other law, the commissioner may authorize the distribution or sale of containers of distilled spirits, containing not more than 50 milliliters per container, by licensed airlines, railway passenger carriers, and cruise ships.

(b) These passenger carriers and cruise ships shall annually obtain, for a fee of $100.00, an authorization from the commissioner for the distribution or sale of such containers.

(b) These passenger carriers and cruise ships shall annually obtain, for a fee of $100.00, an authorization from the commissioner for the distribution or sale of such containers.

(c) The carriers and cruise ships shall pay taxes in the proper amounts on the containers distributed or sold in or over the state.

(c) The carriers and cruise ships shall pay taxes in the proper amounts on the containers distributed or sold in or over the state.

(d) The carriers and cruise ships shall file reports of all distributions or sales of the containers with the commissioner on or before the fifteenth day of the month following the month of distribution or sale and shall remit the proper tax for the distributions or sales at that time. The carriers and cruise ships shall further report to the commissioner any other information the commissioner may deem necessary for the purposes of this title.

(d) The carriers and cruise ships shall file reports of all distributions or sales of the containers with the commissioner on or before the fifteenth day of the month following the month of distribution or sale and shall remit the proper tax for the distributions or sales at that time. The carriers and cruise ships shall further report to the commissioner any other information the commissioner may deem necessary for the purposes of this title.
O.C.G.A. § 3-4-24-1 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-4-24-1
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-4-24.1
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may issue a license authorizing the manufacture of distilled spirits from agricultural products other than perishable fruits grown in this state.

(a) The commissioner may issue a license authorizing the manufacture of distilled spirits from agricultural products other than perishable fruits grown in this state.

(b) If any distilled spirits are manufactured as permitted by this Code section in any county, municipality, or county area exclusive of certain incorporated areas, as the case may be, in which the distilled spirits are not to be sold under the terms of this chapter, the licensee shall immediately store the distilled spirits or alcohol in a warehouse or warehouses designated by the commissioner to be sold or disposed of under the supervision of the commissioner in states, counties, or municipalities permitting the legal sale of distilled spirits or alcohol.

(b) If any distilled spirits are manufactured as permitted by this Code section in any county, municipality, or county area exclusive of certain incorporated areas, as the case may be, in which the distilled spirits are not to be sold under the terms of this chapter, the licensee shall immediately store the distilled spirits or alcohol in a warehouse or warehouses designated by the commissioner to be sold or disposed of under the supervision of the commissioner in states, counties, or municipalities permitting the legal sale of distilled spirits or alcohol.

(c) It is unlawful for the licensee to sell or dispose of any such distilled spirits or alcohol: (1) In any municipality, county, or unincorporated area of a county in which the sale of distilled spirits or alcohol is prohibited by this chapter; or (2) To any person not holding an importer's, broker's, or wholesaler's license issued pursuant to this chapter or by another state.

(c) It is unlawful for the licensee to sell or dispose of any such distilled spirits or alcohol:

(1) In any municipality, county, or unincorporated area of a county in which the sale of distilled spirits or alcohol is prohibited by this chapter; or

(1) In any municipality, county, or unincorporated area of a county in which the sale of distilled spirits or alcohol is prohibited by this chapter; or

(2) To any person not holding an importer's, broker's, or wholesaler's license issued pursuant to this chapter or by another state.

(2) To any person not holding an importer's, broker's, or wholesaler's license issued pursuant to this chapter or by another state.

(d) A manufacturer's or distiller's license may be issued pursuant to this Code section for the manufacture of distilled spirits from agricultural products other than perishable fruits in any county or municipality of this state that has approved either the package sale of distilled spirits or the sale of distilled spirits by the drink, or both, as provided in this chapter.

(d) A manufacturer's or distiller's license may be issued pursuant to this Code section for the manufacture of distilled spirits from agricultural products other than perishable fruits in any county or municipality of this state that has approved either the package sale of distilled spirits or the sale of distilled spirits by the drink, or both, as provided in this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 3-4-24-3 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-4-24-3
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-4-24.3
Status: in_force

The commissioner may issue licenses for the manufacture or distribution of distilled spirits in any county or municipality of this state in which licenses for such activity have been authorized and issued in accordance with the adoption of a resolution or ordinance by the local governing authority of such county or municipality. The local governing authority of a county or municipality issuing licenses pursuant to this Code section shall within its jurisdiction have the authority to determine the location of any licensed businesses, not inconsistent with this title.
O.C.G.A. § 3-13-4 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 13 / Section 3-13-4
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-13-4
Status: in_force

The commissioner may promulgate such reasonable rules and regulations as are necessary and appropriate to regulate the issuance of state retail consumption dealer licenses to developers, owners, or operators of a REAP and the developers, owners, or operators of any certified project or facility located in a REAP and to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 3-9-2 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 9 / Section 3-9-2
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-9-2
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding anything contained in this title or any other law, the commissioner may authorize the distribution or sale of wine and malt beverages in variously sized containers by licensed airlines, railway passenger carriers, and cruise ships.

(a) Notwithstanding anything contained in this title or any other law, the commissioner may authorize the distribution or sale of wine and malt beverages in variously sized containers by licensed airlines, railway passenger carriers, and cruise ships.

(b) The carriers and cruise ships shall annually obtain, for a fee of $50.00 for a wine license and $50.00 for a malt beverage license, an authorization from the commissioner for the distribution or sale of wine and malt beverages in variously sized containers.

(b) The carriers and cruise ships shall annually obtain, for a fee of $50.00 for a wine license and $50.00 for a malt beverage license, an authorization from the commissioner for the distribution or sale of wine and malt beverages in variously sized containers.

(c) The carriers and cruise ships shall pay taxes in the proper amounts on the containers distributed or sold in or over the state.

(c) The carriers and cruise ships shall pay taxes in the proper amounts on the containers distributed or sold in or over the state.

(d) The carriers and cruise ships shall file reports of all distributions or sales of the containers with the commissioner on or before the fifteenth day of the month following the month of distribution or sale and shall remit the proper tax for the distributions or sales at that time. The carriers and cruise ships shall further report to the commissioner any other information the commissioner may deem necessary for the purposes of this title.

(d) The carriers and cruise ships shall file reports of all distributions or sales of the containers with the commissioner on or before the fifteenth day of the month following the month of distribution or sale and shall remit the proper tax for the distributions or sales at that time. The carriers and cruise ships shall further report to the commissioner any other information the commissioner may deem necessary for the purposes of this title.
O.C.G.A. § 3-4-48 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 3-4-48
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-4-48
Status: in_force

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.
O.C.G.A. § 3-2-8 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-2-8
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-2-8
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall make available for inspection by the public at reasonable times all records relating to alcoholic beverage brands, shipments, and sales by manufacturers, shippers, or wholesalers. The commissioner may charge a fee for special requests for prepared information, which fee shall be based upon the cost of preparation of the information.
O.C.G.A. § 3-3-22 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-3-22
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-3-22
Status: in_force

No alcoholic beverage shall be sold, bartered, exchanged, given, provided, or furnished to any person who is in a state of noticeable intoxication.
O.C.G.A. § 3-2-31 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 3-2-31
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-2-31
Status: in_force

(a) Upon a request by the governing authority of any municipality or county, the sheriff or chief of a county police force, the judge of the superior court of any county, or the Governor, the commissioner, in unusual circumstances, may and, in the case of an order from the Governor, shall direct special agents and enforcement officers of the department to render assistance in: (1) Any criminal case; (2) The prevention of violations of law; or (3) Detecting and apprehending those violating any criminal laws of this state, any other state, or the United States.

(a) Upon a request by the governing authority of any municipality or county, the sheriff or chief of a county police force, the judge of the superior court of any county, or the Governor, the commissioner, in unusual circumstances, may and, in the case of an order from the Governor, shall direct special agents and enforcement officers of the department to render assistance in:

(1) Any criminal case;

(1) Any criminal case;

(2) The prevention of violations of law; or

(2) The prevention of violations of law; or

(3) Detecting and apprehending those violating any criminal laws of this state, any other state, or the United States.

(3) Detecting and apprehending those violating any criminal laws of this state, any other state, or the United States.

(b) This Code section shall not apply solely to agents who enforce this title but shall apply to all agents of the department with law enforcement powers.

(b) This Code section shall not apply solely to agents who enforce this title but shall apply to all agents of the department with law enforcement powers.
O.C.G.A. § 3-10-14 — GA Code / Title 3 / Chapter 10 / Section 3-10-14
Georgia Code Title 3. Alcoholic Beverages § 3-10-14
Status: in_force

(a) In all prosecutions against any persons for manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, keeping, or having or otherwise disposing of distilled spirits, it shall be competent for the state to give in evidence the fact that the beverage which the evidence may tend to show the defendant had manufactured, sold, bartered, exchanged, furnished, given away, or otherwise disposed of, possessed or possesses the same color, odor, and general appearance or the same taste, color, and general appearance of a distilled spirit.

(a) In all prosecutions against any persons for manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, keeping, or having or otherwise disposing of distilled spirits, it shall be competent for the state to give in evidence the fact that the beverage which the evidence may tend to show the defendant had manufactured, sold, bartered, exchanged, furnished, given away, or otherwise disposed of, possessed or possesses the same color, odor, and general appearance or the same taste, color, and general appearance of a distilled spirit.

(b) The fact that a beverage in question is of the same color, odor, and general appearance or of the same taste, color, and general appearance as a distilled spirit shall constitute prima-facie evidence that the beverage is a distilled spirit.

(b) The fact that a beverage in question is of the same color, odor, and general appearance or of the same taste, color, and general appearance as a distilled spirit shall constitute prima-facie evidence that the beverage is a distilled spirit.

(c) If the defendant claims the beverage in question is not a distilled spirit even though it possesses the same color, odor, and general appearance or the same taste, color, and general appearance as a distilled spirit, the burden of proof shall be upon the defendant to establish to the reasonable satisfaction of the judge, court, or jury trying the case that the beverage in question is not a distilled spirit and that it is a beverage which is not prohibited by law to be manufactured, sold, offered for sale, or otherwise disposed of.

(c) If the defendant claims the beverage in question is not a distilled spirit even though it possesses the same color, odor, and general appearance or the same taste, color, and general appearance as a distilled spirit, the burden of proof shall be upon the defendant to establish to the reasonable satisfaction of the judge, court, or jury trying the case that the beverage in question is not a distilled spirit and that it is a beverage which is not prohibited by law to be manufactured, sold, offered for sale, or otherwise disposed of.

(d) The rule of evidence provided in this Code section shall be applicable in all cases for the abatement of liquor nuisances and in all prosecutions for violations of this chapter when it becomes necessary to determine whether the beverage is a distilled spirit.

(d) The rule of evidence provided in this Code section shall be applicable in all cases for the abatement of liquor nuisances and in all prosecutions for violations of this chapter when it becomes necessary to determine whether the beverage is a distilled spirit.