112 Ky. 360 | Ky. Ct. App. | 1901
Opinion op the court by
Reveksinq.
Appellant is a town of the sixth class. Among its enumerated -powers are those found in section 3704, Kentucky 'Statutes. Subsection 1 is: “To pass ordinances not in conflict with the Constitution or laws of this Commonwealth or of the United States, and .to impose and collect license fees and taxes on stock used for breeding purposes, and all franchises, trades, occupations and professions.” Subsection 4 provides especially for the licensing of the sale of “spirituous, vinous or malt liquors.” Subsection-7: “To do and perform any and all other acts and things necessary or proper to carry out the provisions of this chapter, and to enact and enforce within the limits of said
There are two grounds upon which the town’s right to pass the ordinances is rested: (1) That of licensing occupations, a power expressly conferred by the Legislature; (2) that of regulating under the head of police of the “general welfare” clause, contained in subsection 7 of section 3704.
It is not necessary to decide the more troublesome ques
Judgment reversed, with directions to dismiss the petition.