(A) The city administrating officer shall issue the city's license to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages by the drink to private clubs pursuant to this section.
(B) A private club as described in this section shall have the same definition as contained in KRS 241.010.
(C) A nonquota type 3 retail drink license shall be issued upon submission of an application to the office of the Mayor demonstrating compliance with the definition of a private club and payment of the license fee specified in § 110.23. The license may be renewed annually thereafter upon showing of continued compliance with the applicable regulations and payment of a renewal fee of five hundred dollars ($500).
(D) Operational regulations.
(1) Hours. The hours of operation for private clubs selling alcoholic beverages by the drink shall be the same as the hours for restaurants selling such beverages under license from the city.
(2) Private club status. The license issued under this section shall authorize the licensee to exercise the privilege of selling alcohol beverages by the drink only at the club room or rooms from which the general public is excluded and shall continue only during such time as the license continues to meet the definition of a special private club as set forth above.
(3) Private clubs licensed to sell alcoholic beverages may have no more than one (1) event per month that is limited to their premises in which the public is invited if the purpose of the event is to promote the mission of the club and all other laws are adhered to.
(E) The penalties and procedures for violation of this section shall be the same as the penalties and procedures for violation of the license issued to restaurants for sale of alcohol by the drink.
(F) The submission of an application for a license under this section shall constitute the binding consent of the private club for such inspections as the city may determine appropriate for the issuance of requested license and to monitor compliance with this section and other laws, rules and regulations concerning alcoholic beverages during the term of such license. No search warrant shall be required for any inspection, which may occur without notice at any time the private club is open to its members. Inspections may be conducted by the Police Chief or Assistant Police Chief.
(Ord. 2018-18, passed 6-19-18) Penalty, see § 120.99