A. It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or association to engage in the business of selling, or to sell or offer for sale, any alcoholic beverage in the county without first procuring a license therefor and without first paying to the county a liquor license tax according to the fee schedule set forth in this section.
B. The licenses provided for under this chapter and any fees payable therefor shall be in addition to and not included with any other license required by state law or ordinances of the county.
C. The liquor license fees shall be paid according to the following schedule:
1. Retail Package License: Retail sale of packaged liquor (alcoholic beverages sold only in manufacturer's original package or container), a fee, as established by resolution of the board of county commissioners;
2. On Premises License: On premises alcoholic beverages license, a fee, as established by resolution of the board of county commissioners;
3. Combination Retail And On Premises License: Combination retail and on premises license (alcoholic beverages sold in manufacturer's original package or container and alcoholic beverages sold for consumption on premises of sale), a fee, as established by resolution of the board of county commissioners;
4. Amusement Park Or Special Events Licenses: The sale of liquor for consumption in any amusement park, at any special event or other than at a fixed and permanent place of business shall be licensed at a fee, as established by resolution of the board of county commissioners.
Such a license shall entitle the holder thereof to sell liquor for consumption on the premises where sold, subject to all reasonable terms and conditions that the board or sheriff may impose upon the license granted, including, without limitation, a schedule of hours during which liquor may be sold and the location of liquor sales upon the licensed premises. The sheriff may issue a license under this section to any active liquor license holder. The sheriff or the board may limit the sale of liquor under this section to beer and/or wine only.
The application shall be made in the same manner as provided under this chapter for other licenses, except that the application shall be accompanied by the license fee for the period for which licensing is sought.
The board or the sheriff may refund the license fee required under this subsection on application of a duly authorized representative of any nonprofit service club or similar organization in the county certifying that the proceeds of the sale of all alcoholic beverages are to be applied for a charitable purpose.
The board or sheriff may waive fees for any license granted under this subsection C4 to any charitable organization where, in the discretion of the board or sheriff, such waiver is or may be a benefit to the public. (Ord. 260A, 1-5-2022)