(A) For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE. Includes alcohol. spirits, liquor, wine, beer, and every liquid or solid containing alcohol. spirits, wine, or beer. and which contains one-half of 1% of or more of alcohol by volume and which is fit for beverage purposes either alone or when diluted. mixed or combined with other substances. This term includes intoxicating beverages as defined herein.
BEER. Any beverage of alcohol by volume and obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or decoction of barley, or other grain, malt or similar products. BEER may or may not contain hops or other vegetable products. BEER includes, among other things, beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter and other malt or brewed liquors, but does not include sake, known as Japanese rice wine.
RETAIL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE STORE. A package store.
SPIRITS. Any beverage other than wine or beer, which contains more than one-half of one percent (1/2 of 1%) alcohol measured by volume, and obtained by distillation, whether or not mixed with other substances in solution and includes those products known as whiskey, brandy, rum, gin, vodka, liqueurs, cordials, and fortified wines and similar compounds, but shall not include any alcohol liquid completely denatured in accordance with the Acts of Congress and regulations pursuant thereto.
WINE. Any beverage containing more than one-half of one percent ( 1/2 of 1%) alcohol by volume and not more than 24% alcohol by volume at 60 degrees Fahrenheit obtained by the fermentation of the natural contents of fruits, vegetables, honey, milk or other products containing sugar, whether or not other ingredients are added, and includes vermouth and sake, known as Japanese rice wine.
WINERY. A manufacturing establishment operated under the authority of a state winemaker’s license.
WHOLESALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE STORE. A store operated under the authority of a state wholesaler’s license.
(B) Any specific term not defined herein will be given the same meaning as defined under the Oklahoma Alcohols Control Act.
(`83 Code, § 3-121) (Am. Ord. 2018-17, passed 9-4-18)