§ 3-1. General policies and purpose.

(a)

Alcoholic beverages may be sold in Meriwether County only after the issuance of a license for such sale by the county and only in the manner permitted by said license. Alcoholic beverages may be sold in the county only by a licensee who complies with the rules and regulations of this chapter, and with the licensing, regulatory and revenue requirements of the State of Georgia.

(b)

All licenses granted by the county for the sale of alcoholic beverages are a mere grant or privilege subject to all terms and conditions imposed by the county ordinance and state law and subject to being revoked by the Board of Commissioners of Meriwether County.

(c)

Each licensee of the county shall display the license prominently at all times at the outlet for which the license is issued. A separate license must be issued for each outlet of sale and a separate application must be made for each outlet.

(d)

The purposes of this chapter include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1)

Compliance with state law.

(2)

Guarding against monopoly and concentration of the retail sale of alcoholic beverages in one (1) group.

(3)

Prevention and control of the sale of alcoholic beverages by unfit persons.

(4)

Promotion of appropriate land use planning and zoning in accordance with the county's comprehensive planning and land use policies and regulations.

(5)

Protection of schools, homes, churches, parks, and other institutions.

(6)

Protection of the public health, safety, and general welfare.

(Ord. of 12-8-10(3))