"Wine" shall be defined as any alcoholic beverage containing not more than sixteen percent (16%) alcohol by volume obtained by the fermentation of the natural sugar content of fruits or other agricultural products containing sugar, whether or not other ingredients are added. (Ord. 2092, 3-16-2010, eff. 3-16-2010; amd. 2012 Code)
A. License Required: It shall be lawful to sell wine within the City, as provided in Idaho Code title 23, chapter 13, provided a license shall first be obtained from the City for the sale of wine.
B. Application For License; Fee: An applicant for a wine license shall make application to the City Clerk and pay the license fee. If the license fee is paid prior to July 1, the fee shall be prorated, but if the license fee is paid after July 1, the fee shall not be prorated and shall be one-half (1/2) of the annual license fee.
C. Investigation Of Applicant: The application shall be submitted to the chief of police for investigation and report to the mayor and city council; the application must be approved by the mayor and city council before a license can be granted. (Ord. 2092, 3-16-2010, eff. 3-16-2010)
D. License Transfer; Fee: Licenses may be transferred under the provisions of Idaho Code title 23, chapter 13, provided the transferee meets the requirements of a licensee, has paid a transfer fee as established by resolution of the city council and the mayor and city council have approved of the transfer of the license. (Ord. 2092, 3-16-2010, eff. 3-16-2010; amd. 2012 Code)
E. Exception To License Requirement: Any establishment, lounge or bar that has a liquor by the drink license, need not also have a wine license to sell wine by the drink or by the bottle, for consumption on the licensed premises. (Ord. 2092, 3-16-2010, eff. 3-16-2010)