For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:
ALCOHOL: The product of distillation of any fermented liquor, rectified either once or more often, whatever may be the origin thereof, or synthetic ethyl alcohol.
BEER: Any beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or decoction of barley, malt and/or other ingredients in drinkable water.
CITY: The city of Ponderay.
DESSERT WINE: Only those beverages that are designated or labeled, pursuant to the federal alcohol administration act, as "sherry", "madeira" or "port", which contain more than sixteen percent (16%) alcohol by volume, but do not exceed twenty one percent (21%) alcohol by volume.
LIQUOR: Includes alcohol and spirits, and any liquid or solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, or wine, and susceptible of being consumed by a human being for beverage purposes, and containing more than four percent (4%) of alcohol by weight.
PERSON: Every individual, partnership, corporation, organization, or association holding a retail liquor license, whether conducting the business singularly or collectively.
PREMISES: The building and contiguous property owned, or leased or used under government permit by a licensee as part of the business establishment in the business of the sale of beer at retail, which property is improved to include decks, docks, boardwalks, lawns, gardens, golf courses, ski resorts, courtyards, patios, poolside areas or similar improved appurtenances in which the sale of beer at retail is authorized under the provisions of law.
SPIRITS: Any beverage which contains alcohol obtained by distillation mixed with drinkable water and other substances in solution, including, among other things, brandy, rum, whiskey, and gin.
TABLE WINE: Any alcoholic beverage containing not more than sixteen percent (16%) alcohol by volume obtained by the fermentation of the natural sugar content of fruits or other agricultural products containing sugar, whether or not other ingredients are used.
WINE: Includes table wine and dessert wine, unless the context requires otherwise. (Ord. 3-18, 2001; 2008 Code)