§ 6-180. Alcoholic beverage caterers.

(a)

License requirements—Resident caterers .

(1)

Any alcoholic beverage retail dealer possessing a valid license from Cobb County to sell malt beverages, wine or distilled spirits by the drink at a fixed location within the county may apply for an off-premises license that authorizes sales at authorized catered event(s) or function(s).

(2)

The off-premise catering license as authorized herein shall be valid only for the calendar year in which the license is issued. The regulatory fee for each such license shall be set by the board of commissioners.

(3)

It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in, carry on or conduct the sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages off-premise and in connection with a catered event or function without first having obtained a license as provided herein and as required by the State of Georgia. All entities conducting alcoholic beverage catering must meet all required state and local laws.

(4)

Bartenders and/or servers for licensed alcoholic beverage caterers must meet all state and local laws, age restrictions, and must obtain an alcohol permit pursuant to sections 6-206, 6-207, and 6-208.

(b)

Limitation of license. A licensed alcoholic beverage caterer may sell only beer, wine, and/or spirituous liquor as authorized by their alcoholic beverage license.

(c)

Sunday sales. An alcoholic beverage caterer wishing to cater an event or function on Sunday must possess a valid Sunday sales license and comply with the requirements of state law with respect to the service of alcoholic beverages on Sunday.

(Amd. of 7-28-15)