Rule 560-2-12-.03. Alcoholic Beverage License

1. (1) Upon the Department's approval of a Carrier's application, the Department shall issue a nontransferable license for a term of one (1) calendar year with an expiration date of December 31 to the Carrier and the appropriate Department sticker for each Registered Vehicle.

   1. (a) Application and renewal for the license shall be made prior to November 1 for the succeeding calendar year.
2. (2) A Registered Vehicle shall be subject to inspection by the Commissioner or the Commissioner's agents for the purpose of inspecting the Premises and enforcing applicable laws and regulations.

3. (3) A Carrier shall:

   1. (a) Comply with all applicable local laws, state laws, and regulations concerning the sale of Alcoholic Beverages by a Retail Consumption Dealer;
   2. (b) Post the signs required by O.C.G.A. §§ 3-1-5 and 3-3-24.2 in each Registered Vehicle of the Carrier so that the signs are readily visible to all occupants of the Registered Vehicle;
   3. (c) Maintain a current limousine carrier certificate as required by the Code; and

   4. (d) Register all vehicles in which Alcoholic Beverages will be sold and affix the required Department sticker.

      1. 1. The sticker shall be affixed in the bottom left portion of the rear windshield so as to be visible from the outside.
      2. 2. The sticker issued to the Carrier shall not be transferable to another vehicle or owner.

4. (4) Annually a Carrier shall:

   1. (a) Submit a renewal application and remit a license fee of $50.00; and
   2. (b) Remit a renewal registration fee of $15.00 for each vehicle operated by the Carrier that will sell Alcoholic Beverages.
5. (5) A Carrier is authorized to obtain and purchase Alcoholic Beverages only from a Georgia licensed retail Alcoholic Beverage dealer.
6. (6) Failure to meet all requirements of this Regulation may result in suspension or revocation of the Carrier's Alcoholic Beverage license.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 3-1-5, 3-2-2, 3-9-6, 48-2-12.

History. Original Rule entitled "Bond Form AT-59-604" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965.

Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule entitled "Bond Form ATT-59-604" adopted. Filed November 22, 1972; effective December 12, 1972.

Amended: Rule repealed. Filed May 5, 1982; effective May 25, 1982.

Amended: New Rule entitled "Alcoholic Beverage License" adopted. F. Oct. 1, 2010; eff. Oct. 21, 2010.

Amended: F. May 31, 2023; eff. June 20, 2023.