Sec. 6-10Criminal conviction not required
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.
Any proceeding or action which may be taken by the city with respect to the suspension or revocation of any alcoholic beverage license or the grant, denial or renewal of any such license shall be and are administrative in nature with respect to the privileges of the holder of such license and the right of such holder to continue to engage in the sale of alcoholic beverages in accordance with the provision of this chapter. No conviction, dismissal, acquittal, other plea or other disposition with respect to any criminal violation involving the sale, distribution or possession of alcoholic beverages or any other alleged criminal conduct shall be necessary for any action by the city pursuant to the provisions of this chapter relative to any such license or otherwise effect any action taken by the city relative thereto.
History: (Ord. No. 2012-07, § 2(Exh. A), 12-6-2012)
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_ARTIINGE_S6-10CRCONORE
Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH6ALBE_ARTIINGE_S6-10CRCONORE
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