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GA Code § 3-10-14 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 3 - Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 10 - Sale or Possession of Distilled Spirits in Dry Counties and Municipalities|§ 3-10-14. Evidence as to Color, Odor, Appearance, and Taste of Beverage Manufactured, Sold, or Disposed of by Defendant; Burden of Proof When Defendant Claims Beverage Not a Distilled Spirit

  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.   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.   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.   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.    (Ga. L. 1915, Ex. Sess., p. 77, § 19; Code 1933, § 58-121; Code 1933, § 5A-7111, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1573, § 1.)   Cross references.   - Abatement of nuisances generally, T. 41, C. 2.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 45 Am. Jur. 2d, Intoxicating Liquors, § 306.   C.J.S.   - 48 C.J.S., Intoxicating Liquors, §§ 571, 572, 573, 618 et seq. 48A C.J.S., Intoxicating Liquors, § 869.   ALR.    - Test of intoxicating character of liquor, 4 A.L.R. 1137; 11 A.L.R. 1233; 19 A.L.R. 512; 36 A.L.R. 725; 91 A.L.R. 513.    Criticism of attitude of the court or judge toward violations of liquor law as contempt, 58 A.L.R. 1001.    Admissibility and weight of testimony based on taste, sight, and smell as to unlawful content of liquor, 78 A.L.R. 439.    Admissibility, in prosecution for violation of intoxicating liquor law, of general reputation of person with whom defendant had dealings, as tending to show such violation, 83 A.L.R. 1401.   Admissibility, in prosecution for maintaining liquor nuisance, of evidence of general reputation of premises, 68 A.L.R.2d 1300.
GA Code § 3-10-15 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 3 - Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 10 - Sale or Possession of Distilled Spirits in Dry Counties and Municipalities|§ 3-10-15. Penalty for Violations of Provisions of Chapter

  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.   Any person who violates any prohibition contained in this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.    (Ga. L. 1915, Ex. Sess., p. 77, § 23; Code 1933, § 58-123; Code 1933, § 5A-9903, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1573, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   C.J.S.   - 48 C.J.S., Intoxicating Liquors, § 544 et seq.
GA Code § 3-11-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 3 - Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 11 - Sales Off Premises for Catered Functions|§ 3-11-1. Definitions

 As used in this chapter, the term:    "Food caterer" means any person who prepares food for consumption off the premises.   "Licensed alcoholic beverage caterer" means any retail dealer who has been licensed pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 4, Article 2 of Chapter 5, or Article 2 of Chapter 6 of this title.   "Person" means any individual, company, corporation, association, partnership, or other legal entity.     (Code 1981, §3-11-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1145, § 1.)
GA Code § 3-11-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 3 - Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 11 - Sales Off Premises for Catered Functions|§ 3-11-2. Licensed Alcoholic Beverage Caterers Eligible for Off-Premise Licenses; Application; Fee

  Any licensed alcoholic beverage caterer who additionally holds a valid license from a county or municipality which authorizes the licensee to sell malt beverages or wine by the drink for consumption on the premises may be issued from the same licensing authority an off-premise license which authorizes such licensed alcoholic beverage caterer to sell malt beverages or wine by the drink off premises and in connection with an authorized catered function.   Any licensed alcoholic beverage caterer who additionally holds a valid license from a county or municipality which authorizes the licensee to sell malt beverages or wine by the package for consumption off the premises may be issued from the same licensing authority an off-premise license which authorizes such licensed alcoholic beverage caterer to sell malt beverages or wine by the drink off premises and in connection with an authorized catered function.   Any licensed alcoholic beverage caterer who additionally holds a valid license from a county or municipality which authorizes the licensee to sell distilled spirits by the drink for consumption on the premises may be issued from the same licensing authority an off-premise license which authorizes such licensed alcoholic beverage caterer to sell distilled spirits by the drink off premises and in connection with an authorized catered function.   Any licensed alcoholic beverage caterer who additionally holds a valid license from a county or municipality which authorizes the licensee to sell distilled spirits by the package for consumption off the premises may be issued from the same licensing authority an off-premise license which authorizes such licensed alcoholic beverage caterer to sell distilled spirits by the drink off premises and in connection with an authorized catered function.   An alcoholic beverage caterer shall make application for an off-premise license as provided in subsections (a) and (c) or subsections (b) and (d) of this Code section with the appropriate local licensing authority and shall pay to the local licensing authority an annual license fee as fixed by the local licensing authority, provided that the total of such local license fees shall not exceed $5,000.00 for any one licensed location.     (Code 1981, §3-11-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1145, § 1.)
GA Code § 3-11-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 3 - Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 11 - Sales Off Premises for Catered Functions|§ 3-11-3. Event Permits

 In order to distribute or sell distilled spirits, malt beverages, or wine at an authorized catered function, a licensed alcoholic beverage caterer shall be required to:    Apply to the local governing authority of the jurisdiction where the function is to be catered for an event permit.The application shall include the name of the caterer; the date, address, and time of the event; and the licensed alcoholic beverage caterer's license number.When the catered function is domiciled in a local political subdivision other than that which issues the alcoholic beverage caterer's license, that local governing authority shall be authorized to charge an event permit fee of $50.00 and levy local excise taxes on the total quantity of alcoholic beverages brought into such political subdivision by the caterer;   Provide satisfactory reports to the commissioner on forms provided by the department stating the quantity of any and all alcoholic beverages transported from the licensee's primary premises to the location of the authorized catered function and such other information as required by the commissioner; and   Maintain original local event permits and documents required by the department in the vehicle transporting the alcoholic beverages to the catered function at all times.     (Code 1981, §3-11-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1145, § 1.)   Code Commission notes.   - Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 1992, "licensee's" was substituted for "licensees" in paragraph (2).
GA Code § 3-11-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 3 - Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 11 - Sales Off Premises for Catered Functions|§ 3-11-4. Violations

  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.   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.     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.   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.     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.   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.   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.   Any person violating the provisions of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.     (Code 1981, §3-11-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1145, § 1.)
GA Code § 3-11-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 3 - Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 11 - Sales Off Premises for Catered Functions|§ 3-11-5. Rules and Regulations

 The commissioner shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement and carry out the provisions of this chapter.    (Code 1981, §3-11-5, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 1145, § 1.)
GA Code § 3-12-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 3 - Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 12 - Residential Community Development Districts|§ 3-12-1. "Residential Community Development District" Defined

 As used in this chapter, the term "residential community development district" or "district" means a private residential development that:    Is not less than 500 acres of contiguous land area;   Is located either within a county where the sale of alcoholic beverages is authorized or within a county that has one or more municipalities where the sale of alcoholic beverages is authorized, but outside the corporate limits of any municipality;   Has at least 200 residential sites, platted and recorded in the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county as a residential subdivision;   Has streets that were or will be built with private funds and are or will be maintained by private funds of the developers or property owners within the development; and   Has a social club with:   An 18 hole golf course of regulation size;   A restaurant or eatery used exclusively for the purpose of preparing and serving meals, with a seating capacity of at least 60 patrons;   A golf or social club membership and has at least 200 paid-up members who have paid a membership fee for family or individual membership;   A membership policy whereby membership is not denied or limited by an applicant's race, color, creed, sex, religion, or national origin; and   A full-time management staff for the social activities of the club, including the management of the premises where food and drink are sold.       (Code 1981, §3-12-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 486, § 2.)
GA Code § 3-13-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 3 - Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 13 - Sale of Alcoholic Beverages by Regional Economic Assistance Project|§ 3-13-1. Definitions

 As used in this chapter, the term:    "Alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises" shall mean malt beverages, wine, or distilled spirits by the drink for consumption on the premises only.   "Licensee" shall mean the developer, owner, or operator of the REAP or the developer, owner, or operator of or any certified project or facility located in a REAP to whom a state retail consumption dealer license is issued.   "Regional Economic Assistance Project" or "REAP" shall have the same meaning as in Code Section 50-8-190 and shall specifically include any certified project or facility located in a REAP.     (Code 1981, §3-13-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 363, § 1/HB 1280.)
GA Code § 3-13-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 3 - Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 13 - Sale of Alcoholic Beverages by Regional Economic Assistance Project|§ 3-13-2. State License Requirements to Sell Alcoholic Beverages

  A REAP shall be authorized to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises on days and at times authorized in any jurisdiction within this state for the sale of alcoholic beverages, upon obtaining state license from the commissioner for the sale of alcoholic beverages.   Prior to the issuance of a state license, the applicant shall obtain a license for the sale of alcoholic beverages from the local governing authority of any county or municipal corporation in which the REAP of developer, owner, or operator to be issued a state license is wholly or partially located; provided, however, that if said local governing authority is not authorized by ordinance or resolution to issue licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises, then no local license shall be required. If the local governing authority authorizes the issuance of licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises by resolution or ordinance after a state license has been issued or renewed, the licensee shall have 60 days after such an ordinance or resolution is passed to obtain the local license. If the applicant or licensee fails to obtain such local license, the applicant shall be denied a state license or the state license shall be subject to suspension or revocation by the commissioner.   A state license issued pursuant to this chapter shall entitle the licensee the right to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises on days and at times authorized in any jurisdiction within this state for the sale of alcoholic beverages, regardless of what local ordinance or regulations may be in effect in any jurisdiction in which the REAP is wholly or partially located. The sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises by a licensee on days and at times authorized by subsection (a) of this Code section which differ from those days and times permitted under a licensee's local license shall not constitute lawful grounds for the denial, revocation, suspension, or nonrenewal of said local license by the local governing authority.   A state license issued pursuant to this chapter shall entitle the licensee the right to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises anywhere within the REAP.     (Code 1981, §3-13-2, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 363, § 1/HB 1280.)
GA Code § 3-13-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 3 - Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 13 - Sale of Alcoholic Beverages by Regional Economic Assistance Project|§ 3-13-3. Local Taxation of Alcoholic Beverage Sales

 A local government shall be authorized to levy and collect any local taxes on any sale of alcoholic beverages made within its jurisdiction by a licensee as are otherwise authorized by law.    (Code 1981, §3-13-3, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 363, § 1/HB 1280.)
GA Code § 3-13-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 3 - Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 13 - Sale of Alcoholic Beverages by Regional Economic Assistance Project|§ 3-13-4. Powers, Duties, and Authority of Commissioner

 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.    (Code 1981, §3-13-4, enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 363, § 1/HB 1280.)
GA Code § 3-14-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 3 - Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 14 - Special Event Use Permits|§ 3-14-1. Authority and Requirements for Special Event Use Permits

 The commissioner may issue a special event use permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages for certain events which would otherwise require a retailer or retail dealers license. The commissioner shall specify by rule or regulation the events that shall qualify for a special event use permit; provided, however, that estate sales, the sale of inventory authorized under a bankruptcy proceeding, and activities that are similar in nature shall so qualify. Such permit shall not be valid for more than ten days.    (Code 1981, §3-14-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 827, § 7/HB 1066.)
GA Code § 3-15-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 3 - Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 15 - Tasting Events|§ 3-15-1. Definitions

 As used in this chapter, the term:    "Licensed premises" means any premises in which any alcoholic beverages are sold in unbroken packages and shall include any premises which are required by law to be licensed to sell any alcoholic beverages in unbroken packages.   "Licensee" means the holder of a retail package liquor store license.   "Operator" means an owner, licensee, operator, manager, or person in charge of any licensed premises.   "Sample" means a small amount of any malt beverage, wine, or distilled spirits.   "Tasting event" means a scheduled event hosted by a licensee at which free samples may be provided and that may be open to the general public or limited by invitation.     (Code 1981, §3-15-1, enacted by Ga. L. 2020, p. 615, § 7/HB 879.)
GA Code § 3-15-2 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 3 - Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 15 - Tasting Events|§ 3-15-2. Terms and Conditions for Limited Tasting Events

 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:    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;   Only one tasting event per day may be held on the licensed premises and such tasting event shall not exceed four hours;   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;   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;   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;   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;   Any operator or employee of the licensee may refuse to provide any brand, type, or quantity of alcoholic beverage to any consumer;   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;   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;   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   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.     (Code 1981, §3-15-2, enacted by Ga. L. 2020, p. 615, § 7/HB 879.)
GA Code § 3-15-3 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 3 - Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 15 - Tasting Events|§ 3-15-3. Rules and Regulations

 The commissioner shall promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations as he or she may deem reasonable and necessary to effectuate the provisions of this chapter.    (Code 1981, §3-15-3, enacted by Ga. L. 2020, p. 615, § 7/HB 879.)
GA Code § 3-15-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 3 - Alcoholic Beverages|Chapter 15 - Tasting Events|§ 3-15-4. Conditions or Limitations on Licenses for Violations

 Upon a violation by a retail dealer of any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder, the commissioner shall have the power to place conditions or limitations on such retail dealer's license and to modify or amend such conditions or limitations.    (Code 1981, §3-15-4, enacted by Ga. L. 2020, p. 615, § 7/HB 879.)
GA Code § 4-1-1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 4 - Animals|Chapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 4-1-1. Definitions

 As used in this title, the term:    "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture of the State of Georgia.   "Department" means the Department of Agriculture of the State of Georgia.