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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY

ITEM SUMMARY:

Consider on second reading an Ordinance amending the Code of Griffin, Georgia at Chapter 6, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, by deleting the current Chapter and enacting in lieu thereof a comprehensive revision of the City's regulations pertaining to the manufacture, distribution, sale, use and possession of alcoholic beverages, including provisions for licensing; and other purposes. City Attorney Drew Whalen will address.


SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS OR CONCERNS:

This ordinance enacts the changes discussed at the Workshop held September 27, 2016. This ordinance conforms the City's Code to Georgia Law, enacted through the 2016 General Session and regulations of the Georgia Department of Revenue.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:

Approval

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

It is staff's belief that financial impact from this ordinance will be minimal and that the revisions will aid economic development efforts within the City. Provisions were also included to assist in the imposition and collection of excise taxes on alcohol sales.

ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescription
16-__Alcohol_Ordinance_Rev_Chap_6.docxAlcohol Ord Comprehensive Revision
Submitted by:

 Meeting Date:

City Attorney Andrew J. Whalen, III

10/25/2016

Reviewed by:

 
Kenny L. Smith