For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE. Any distilled spirits, wine, and malt beverages as defined in this chapter.
DISTILLED SPIRITS. Ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, spirits of wine, whiskey, rum, brandy, gin, and other distilled spirits, including all dilutions and mixtures thereof, for nonindustrial use containing not less than 0.5% of alcohol by weight.
MALT BEVERAGES. Beverages made by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or decoction, or combination of both, in potable brewing water, of malted barley with hops, or their parts, or their products, or any other similar product, and with or without other malted cereals, and with or without the addition of unmalted or prepared cereals, other carbohydrates, or products prepared therefrom, and with or without the addition of carbon dioxide, and with or without other wholesome products suitable for human consumption containing not less than 0.5% of alcohol by weight.
OFF-SALE. The sale of any alcoholic beverage for consumption off the premises where sold.
ON-SALE. The sale of any alcoholic beverage for consumption only upon the premises where sold.
PACKAGE DEALER. Any person other than a distiller, manufacturer, or wholesaler, who sells or keeps for sale any alcoholic beverage for consumption off the premises where sold.
WINE. Any beverage made from the fermentation of grapes, grape juice, other fruit bases, or honey, with or without adding alcoholic beverages, without rectification, except for the purpose of fortification, and contains not less than 0.5% and not more than 24% alcohol by volume.
(Prior Code, § 5.02.010) (Ord. 817, passed 11-12-2018)