Sec. 6-11Violation and penalties
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) It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions of this chapter.
(b) The following guidelines for the disposition of alcoholic beverage license violations are hereby adopted. It is emphasized that these are guidelines only and can be altered based upon the facts of any individual case. The guidelines for disposition of alcoholic beverage license violations are as follows:
(1) First offense within past two years: 30 days suspension and $150.00 reinstatement fee;
(2) Second offense within past two years: 90 days suspension and $250.00 reinstatement fee; unless
(3) Second offense within past 12 months: Revocation;
(4) Third offense within past two years: Revocation.
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_S6-11VIPE
Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH6ALBE_ARTIINGE_S6-11VIPE
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