Whenever used in this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed in this section, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning. These definitions are in addition to those found in Nevada Revised Statutes 369.010 to 369.140 and are incorporated by reference.
BEER: | Any beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of any infusion or decoction of barley, malt, hops, or any other similar product, or any combination thereof, in water. |
BEER LICENSE: | A license issued by the city which permits only the sale of beer by the licensee at the premises specified on the license for consumption on or off the licensee's premises. |
CITY: | The city of Ely, Nevada. |
CITY CLERK: | The city clerk or city administrator of the city of Ely, Nevada, and/or his/her deputy clerk. |
COUNCIL: | The city council of the city of Ely whether sitting as the liquor licensing board or as the city council. |
FRATERNAL, SOCIAL, CIVIC CLUB AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION BARTENDER'S AND SERVER'S CARD: | A bartender's card and server card issued only to individuals who serve at a bar specific to the fraternal, social, civic club or nonprofit organization for exclusive use at the physical premises of the fraternal, social, civic club or nonprofit organization and cannot be used in conjunction with any "for profit" event, special event or business. |
FRATERNAL, SOCIAL, CIVIC CLUB AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION LIQUOR LICENSE: | A license issued by the city, which permits the designated licensee to serve, sell or give away liquors to the licensee's bona fide members and guests, only for consumption on the premises specified on the license. This license shall not permit the licensee to conduct or operate any public bar or place for the sale, serving or delivery of any liquor to the general public. |
LIQUOR: | Shall have the meaning ascribed in Nevada Revised Statutes 369.040 to include, beer, wine, gin, whiskey, cordials, ethyl alcohol or rum, and every liquor or solid, patented or not, containing one-half of one percent (1/2%) or more of alcohol by volume and which is used for beverage purposes. |
MINOR: | A natural person, male or female, under twenty one (21) years of age. |
PACKAGE: | Any container or receptacle used for holding liquor, which container or receptacle is corked or sealed. |
PACKAGED LIQUOR LICENSE: | A license issued by the city which permits the sale of liquors in packages by the licensee at the premises specified in the license, for consumption off the licensee's premises. |
PERSON: | A natural person, partnership, association, company, corporation, fraternal, civic or social clubs and all other types of organizations. |
RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE: | A license issued by the city, which permits the sale of beers, wines and liquors, in packages or by the drink by the licensee at the premises specified in the license, for consumption on or off the licensee's premises. |
RETAIL LIQUOR SALES: | Shall include those businesses who engage in the sale of alcoholic beverages for onsite consumption, including, but not limited to, bars, taverns, restaurants, caterers and cafes or similar eating and/or drinking establishments. |
RETAIL LIQUOR STORE: | Shall have all of the meanings ascribed thereto by the laws of this state as embodied in Nevada Revised Statutes 369.090 or amendments thereto and includes businesses who engage in the sale of alcoholic beverages in the original package for off site consumption. |
SALE OR SALES: | Shall have all of the meanings ascribed thereto by the laws of the state as codified in Nevada Revised Statutes 369.100, or amendments thereto. |
WHOLESALE LIQUOR LICENSE: | A license issued by the city, which permits the sale of beers, wines and/or liquors in packages by the licensee to a person holding a current, valid, retail liquor license or a wholesale liquor license issued by the city but not the sale to a consumer or general public directly. |
WINE: | Any alcoholic beverage obtained by fermentation of the natural content of fruits or other agricultural products containing sugar and including, without limitation, port, sherry and champagne. (Ord. 676, 1-14-2016; amd. Ord. 696, 11-17-2016; Ord. 736, 8-27-2020) |