ARTICLE V. EXCISE TAXES
Newest change 2014
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.
What's in here
- Sec. 6-161 Excise tax—Malt beverages
- Sec. 6-162 Excise tax—Wine1
- Sec. 6-162.1 Excise tax—Distilled spirits
- Sec. 6-163 Monthly reports and payment
- Sec. 6-164 Examination of books and records
- Sec. 6-165 Penalties
- Sec. 6-166 Taxes collected upon delivery
- Sec. 6-167 Tax on sale of distilled spirits by the drink
- Sec. 6-168 Delinquency
- Secs. 6-169—6-174 Reserved
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_ARTVEXTA
Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH6ALBE_ARTVEXTA
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