Sec. 6-75License fees
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Plain English: what this chapter covers
This is the rulebook for selling, serving and drinking alcohol in Ashburn. It covers who can get a beer, wine or liquor license and how the city council grants, renews, suspends or takes one away; what hours stores and bars can sell; rules for events, BYOB ('brown bagging') and catering; the city's alcohol excise taxes; and a ban on drinking or open containers on city streets and property.
(a) In addition to all other charges, taxes, and fees relative thereto, annual alcoholic beverage license fees as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges on file in the office of the city manager are imposed (which, consistent with city policy, are set by the city manager) and shall be paid prior to the issuance of or renewal of any alcoholic beverage license;
(b) License fees for the sale of alcoholic beverages are due and payable immediately upon issuance thereof and immediately as of the date of renewal thereof;
(c) Any license issued at any time during a calendar year shall require the payment of the license fee on the same proration schedule as utilized for the payment of ; and
(d) All license fees payable under this section shall be paid either in lawful currency of the United States of America or by certified or cashier's check payable to the city.
History: (Ord. No. 2023-3, § I(Exh. A), 6-1-2023)
This is a plain-English guide, not legal advice. The official code is on Municode and at City Hall. Our copy is from April 30, 2026.
Online: https://jamesburgessleads.com/city-code/PTIICOOR_CH6ALBE_ARTIIILI_S6-75LIFE
Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH6ALBE_ARTIIILI_S6-75LIFE
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