§ 6-69. Minors—prohibited practices.

(a)

No sales to minors.

(1)

It shall be unlawful for any person under 21 years of age to buy or allow to be bought for him or her any alcoholic beverage from any place where these beverages are kept.

(2)

It shall be unlawful for any person in charge of, or employed in any place of business where alcoholic beverages are kept, to permit any person under 21 years of age to buy or to allow to be bought for any person under 21 years of age any alcoholic beverages in or from the place of business.

(3)

It shall be unlawful for any person to furnish or serve any person under 21 years of age with any alcoholic beverage. A valid driver's license, valid state identification card or valid military identification card may be reasonably accepted by the person hereunder as sufficient evidence of age.

(4)

Any attempt to commit an act made unlawful by this section shall be itself unlawful and subject to punishment in the municipal court.

(5)

It shall be unlawful for any person under 21 years of age to falsely represent his or her age, in any manner whatever, for the purpose of illegally obtaining any alcoholic beverages.

(6)

It shall be unlawful for any person to allow or require a person in his or her employment under 18 years of age to dispense, serve, sell or take orders for any alcoholic beverage; provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall not prohibit persons under 18 years of age who are employed in supermarkets, convenience stores or drug stores from selling or handling alcoholic beverages which are sold for consumption off the premises.

(7)

It shall be unlawful for any person who is under 21 years of age to have in his or her possession, or under his or her control, at any place whatever in the city, any alcoholic beverage, unless otherwise provided by law.

(8)

Violation of any provisions of this section shall constitute an offense hereunder and shall be punishable in the municipal court; provided, violation of this section by persons who have not yet reached the age of 17 years shall be handled as provided by O.C.G.A. §§ 15-11-1 et seq. and 3-3-2 et seq.

(b)

Minors prohibited from premises.

(1)

Licensees under this chapter shall not allow minors to be in, frequent or loiter about the licensed premises unless accompanied by an adult.

(2)

This section shall not apply to restaurants, bona fide private clubs, or others whose predominant business is other than the sale of alcoholic beverages, for example, grocery or convenience stores. Nor shall this section apply to minors who are employees of the business.

( Ord. No. 04-2014, § 1(Exh. A), 5-28-14 )

State law reference

Age of legal majority, O.C.G.A. § 39-1-1.