Sec. 6-152Police supervision
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.
The sponsor shall at sponsor's expense provide a POST certified police officer who shall attend the public event for its entire duration. It shall be the duty of the police officer to see that the public event is conducted in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including, without limitation, the of the city, and in an orderly and peaceful manner consistent with the health, safety, and welfare of the city.
History: (Ord. No. 2022-4, § 10, 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_S6-152POSU
Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH6ALBE_ARTIVOPRE_DIV2REEV_S6-152POSU
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