§ 115.40 VIOLATIONS.

   Except as provided in § 115.99(B) of this chapter, any violation of this subchapter shall constitute a civil offense and shall, upon conviction, be punishable by a penalty under the general penalty provision of this code. Each day a violation shall be allowed to continue shall constitute a separate offense.

(1994 Code, § 8-216)

INTOXICATING LIQUOR SALES (LIQUOR BY THE DRINK)

§ 115.55 DEFINITION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. Alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine and every liquid containing alcohol, spirits, wine and capable of being consumed by a human being, other than patented medicine or beer, where the latter contains an alcoholic content of 5% by weight, or less.

(1994 Code, § 8-301) (Ord. 735, passed 12-10-2012)

§ 115.56 CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON PREMISES.

   Tenn. Code Ann. Title 57, Ch. 4, inclusive, is hereby adopted so as to be applicable to all sales of alcoholic beverages for on premises consumption which are regulated by the said code when such sales are conducted within the city limits. It is the intent of the Mayor and City Commission that the said Tenn. Code Ann. Title 57, Ch. 4, inclusive, shall be effective in the city, the same as if said code sections were copied herein verbatim.

(1994 Code, § 8-302) (Ord. 735, passed 12-10-2012)

§ 115.57 PRIVILEGE TAX ON RETAIL SALE OF ALCOHOL FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES.

   Pursuant to the authority contained in Tenn. Code Ann. § 57-4-301, there is hereby levied a privilege tax (in the same amounts levied by Tenn. Code Ann. Title 57, Ch. 4, § 301, for the city’s General Fund to be paid annually as provided in this chapter) upon any person, firm corporation, joint stock company, syndicate or association engaging in the business of selling at retail in the city on alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises where sold.

(1994 Code, § 8-303) (Ord. 735, passed 12-10-2012)

§ 115.58 ANNUAL PRIVILEGE TAX TO BE PAID TO THE CITY.

   (A)   Any person, firm, corporation, joint stock company, syndicate or association exercising the privilege of selling alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises in the city shall remit annually to the city the appropriate tax described in § 115.57.

   (B)   Such payments shall be remitted not less than 30 days following the end of each 12-month period from the original date of the license.

   (C)   Upon the transfer of ownership of such business or the discontinuance of such business, said tax shall be filed within 30 days following such event.

   (D)   Any person, firm, corporation, joint stock company, syndicate or association failing to make payment of the appropriate tax when due shall be subject to the penalty provided by law.

(1994 Code, § 8-304) (Ord. 735, passed 12-10-2012)

§ 115.59 CONCURRENT SALES OF LIQUOR BY THE DRINK AND BEER.

   Any person, firm, corporation, joint stock company, syndicate or association which has received a license to sell alcoholic beverages in the city, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. Title 57, Ch. 4, shall, notwithstanding the provisions of § 115.37(C) of this chapter, qualify to receive a beer permit from the city.

(1994 Code, § 8-305) (Ord. 735, passed 12-10-2012)