No person shall operate or maintain any business serving mixed beverages or beer or wine without having previously paid the occupational tax as provided by this chapter.
(A) Hours of operation. Establishments to which the on-premises mixed beverage, beer and wine, caterer, public event, charitable event or special event occupational tax is applicable may sell, dispense, serve or allow to be consumed any mixed beverages, beer or wine on the premises Monday through Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
(B) Location. It shall be unlawful for any establishment to which mixed beverages, beer or wine is served to be consumed on-premises be located within 300 feet of any public or private school or church property primarily and regularly used for worship services and religious activities. The distance indicated in this section shall be measured from the nearest property line of the public or private school or church to the nearest perimeter wall of the premises of the place which has received a permit or which has been licensed to sell alcoholic beverages.
(C) Employment. No person shall employ any person under 18 years of age in the selling of beer or wine or employ any person under 21 years of age in the selling of mixed beverages, provided:
(1) A mixed beverage, beer and wine, caterer, public event, special event, bottle club, retail wine or retail beer licensee may employ server or sales clerks who are at least 18 years of age, except persons under 21 years of age may not serve in designated bar or lounge areas; and
(2) A mixed beverage, beer and wine, caterer, public event, special event or bottle club licensee may employee or hire musical bands who have musicians who are under 18 years of age if each musician is either accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or has on his or her person, to be made available for inspections upon demand by any employee of the ABLE Commission or law enforcement officer, a written notarized affidavit from the parent or legal guardian giving the underage musician permission to perform in designated bar or lounge areas.
(Ord. 3-12-01072019, passed 1-7-2019)