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 Thomson
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 3. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
 Article I. IN GENERAL

  § 3-12. Furnishing in violation of state law.  

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  • (a)

    No licensee or employee of a licensee authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages shall do any of the following upon the licensed premises:

    (1)

    Knowingly sell alcoholic beverages to an underage person, presently under 21 years of age, so as to constitute a violation of O.C.G.A. § 3-3-23, as presently written or as such section may hereafter be amended from time to time.

    (2)

    Knowingly sell or offer to sell any alcoholic beverages to any person who is noticeably intoxicated, who is of unsound mind, or who is a habitual drunkard whose intemperate habits are known to the licensee or his employees.

    (3)

    Sell alcoholic beverages upon the licensed premises or permit alcoholic beverages to be consumed thereon, on any day or at any time when the sale or consumption is prohibited by law.

    (b)

    No licensee who holds a license to sell alcoholic beverages by the drink shall allow any person under the age of 21 years, to be in, frequent, or loiter about the licensed premises of establishment, unless such minors are accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or custodian. No person under the age of 21 years shall be in, frequent, or loiter about the licensed premises of an establishment holding a license to sell alcoholic beverages by the drink; provided, however, persons under 21 years of age shall be permitted in restaurants or private clubs without being accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or custodian; and provided further that this section does not apply to those who are employees under the terms of this chapter.

    (c)

    The penalty for violation of section 3-11 and this section 3-12 shall be as follows:

    (1)

    For the first offense, a fine or civil penalty of $500.00, and a suspension of license issued pursuant to this chapter relating to the location where the offense occurred for a period of 30 days.

    (2)

    For the second offense, a fine or civil penalty of $500.00, and a suspension of license issued pursuant to this chapter relating to the location where the offense occurred for a period of 60 days.

    (3)

    For the third offense, a fine or civil penalty of $1,000.00, and a permanent revocation of license relating to the location where the offense occurred.

(Ord. No. 499, 4-9-98)