Sec. 6-192Closing for emergencies
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) The chief of police shall have the authority to close any location holding a brown bagging license for a period not in excess of 24 hours if there shall occur on the premises any violation of law or municipal , breach of the peace, disturbances, or altercation resulting in violation or other occurrence which is contrary to the public health, welfare, safety, or morals, when in the judgment of the chief of police such action is necessary to protect the public health, welfare, safety, or morals.
(b) The chief of police with the concurrence of the city council, including the mayor, may close any location holding a brown bagging license upon the occurrence of disorders which threaten the public health, welfare, or safety for the duration of the emergency.
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_ARTVIBRBA_S6-192CLEM
Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH6ALBE_ARTVIBRBA_S6-192CLEM
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