For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALCOHOL. The product of distillation of fermented liquids, whether rectified or diluted, whatever may be the origin thereof and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol. The term ALCOHOL does not include denatured alcohol or wood alcohol.
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR. Includes alcohol, spirituous, vinous and malt beverages and every liquid or solid, patented or not patented, containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer and capable of being consumed as a beverage by a human being.
MALT BEVERAGES. A beverage obtained by alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or concoction of barley or other grain, malt, hops in water and includes, among other things, beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter and the like.
ORIGINAL PACKAGE. Any bottle, flask, jug, can, cask, barrel, keg or other receptacle or container whatsoever, used corked or capped, sealed and labeled by the manufacturer of the alcoholic liquor, to contain and to convey any alcoholic liquor.
RESTAURANT. Any public place kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public as a place where meals are served and where meals are actually and regularly served without sleeping accommodations, the premises being provided with adequate and sanitary kitchen and dining room equipment and capacity and having employed therein a sufficient number and kind of employees to prepare, cook and serve suitable food for its guests.
RETAILER. A person who sells or offers for sale, alcoholic liquor, for use or consumption and not for resale in any form.
SALE. Any transfer or exchange in any manner or by any means whatsoever for direct or indirect consideration, and including all sales made by any person, whether principal, proprietor, agent, servant or employee. SALE includes, but is not limited to, all of the following acts:
(1) The selling of alcoholic liquor;
(2) The giving away of alcoholic liquor;
(3) The dispensing of alcoholic liquor;
(4) The providing of mix, ice, water or glasses for consumption of alcoholic liquor on premises;
(5) The pouring of alcoholic liquor;
(6) The providing of setups containing alcoholic liquor; and
(7) The storage of any alcoholic liquor.
SELL. Includes to solicit or receive an order for alcoholic liquor or to keep or expose alcoholic liquor for sale and to keep alcoholic liquor with the intent to sell.
SPECIAL EVENT. An event conducted by a special event retailer.
SPECIAL EVENT RETAILER. Any educational, fraternal, political, civic, religious, non-profit organization or other lawful and qualified person or entity which sells or offers for sale beer, wine or spirituous liquor only for consumption at the locations and on the dates designated by a special event retail license.
SPIRITUOUS LIQUOR. Any beverage which contains alcohol by distillation, mixed with water or other substance, in solution and includes brandy, rum, whiskey, gin or other spirituous liquors when blended, rectified or otherwise mixed with alcohol or other substances.
VINOUS LIQUOR. Any alcoholic beverage obtained by fermentation of the natural contents of fruits or vegetables containing sugar including such beverages when fortified by the addition of alcohol or spirits.
(1994 Code, § 111.01) (Ord. 389, passed 7-9-1990; Ord. 95-22, passed 12-26-1995; Ord. 12-01, passed 2-13-2012)