(a) The annual municipal license fee for a license issued under the provisions of this article shall be as follows:
(1) For a licensee having 100 members or less: $500;
(2) For a licensee having more than 100, but less than 300 members: $750;
(3) For a licensee having 300 or more, but less than 600 members: $1,000; and
(4) For a licensee having 600 or more members: $1,500.
(b) The fee for any such license issued following January 1 of any year and to expire on June 30 of such year shall be one-half of that prescribed by subsection (a) hereof.
(c) (1) As the state shall require a retail outlet to obtain a liquor license from the state, the Town of Nutter Fort shall also issue a liquor license subsequent to the retail outlet receiving a liquor license from the state. After the issuance of a state liquor license, the applicant must then file an application with the Director of the Division of Finance of the Town of Nutter Fort.
(2) The annual retail license period shall be from July 1 to June 30 of the following year. The annual retail license fee, if an applicant holds a Class A retail license under state law shall be the sum of $1,500 per outlet. The annual retail license fee if an applicant holds a Class B retail license shall be $500 per outlet. The annual retail license fee for the initial year of issuance shall be prorated based on the number of days remaining between the date of issuance and the following June 30.
(3) A retail license shall expire on June 30 of each year and may be renewed only upon the submission to the Director of the Division of Finance of the Town of Nutter Fort.
(4) No person may sell liquor at any retail outlet if the retail license applicable to such outlet has been suspended or revoked or has expired.
(5) All retail licenses issued or renewed under the provisions of this section shall expire and be of no further force or effect as of 7-1-2000. Licenses issued thereafter will be so issued in accordance with applicable law.
(6) Violations of the provisions of this section shall be punishable by a fine of $500 and/or imprisonment for up to 30 days.
(Ord. passed 4-23-1968; Ord. passed 2-12-1991)