Sec. 6-156Penalties; revocation of license
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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.
In addition to the penalty provisions of this division, the annual license issued to the property owner pursuant to this division may be revoked by the city for any violation of this division or any violations of the of the city and/or state or federal laws. The license shall be revoked by written notice from the city specifying the ground or grounds for revocation, and served upon the license holder personally or delivered to his residence of record. The license holder shall have the right to appeal the revocation to the mayor and council of the city by filing written notice of appeal with the city clerk on or before 5:00 p.m. of the third day thereafter. The appeal shall be held before the mayor and the entire council, or a quorum thereof, with ten days after filing of the notice.
History: (Ord. No. 2022-4, § 14, 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_S6-156PERELI
Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH6ALBE_ARTIVOPRE_DIV2REEV_S6-156PERELI
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