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Sec. 6-149Real property; exceptions

Last changed 2022
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.

No public event shall be held on real property within the corporate limits of the city unless at least 14 days prior thereto written notice of intent to hold the public event shall have been given to the chief of police of the city, which notice shall state the name or names, identities, and addresses of the sponsors of the public event, the date upon which and the hours during which the public event is proposed to be held, and shall describe the activity or activities to be conducted at the public event.

History: (Ord. No. 2022-4, § 7, 10-6-2022)

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_ARTIVOPRE_DIV2REEV_S6-149REPREX

Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH6ALBE_ARTIVOPRE_DIV2REEV_S6-149REPREX

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