Georgia Code — 3
Browse 235 sections in division 3 of the Georgia code. Each section page includes the full statutory text, official source links, and citation guidance.
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- § 3-1-1. Short title.
- § 3-1-2. (See Editor's notes.) Definitions.
- § 3-1-3. Use of existing forms and filings relating to licenses or taxes.
- § 3-1-4. Penalty for violations of provisions of title.
- § 3-1-5. Posting of warning by retailer that consumption of alcohol during pregnancy is dangerous.
- § 3-2-1. Powers and duties of commissioner generally; delegation of administrative duties.
- § 3-2-2. Promulgation of rules and regulations generally; forms.
- § 3-2-3. Powers and duties of commissioner as to denial, suspension, or cancellation of licenses or permits generally; promulgation of rules and regulations as to conversion of standards of measurement and labeling of distilled spirits.
- § 3-2-3. 1. Power of commissioner to permit importation of alcohol into counties and municipalities; taxation of such alcohol.
- § 3-2-4. Sale, distribution, or other dealing in alcoholic beverages by employees, agents, or officers of department prohibited; exemption.
- § 3-2-5. Collection of taxes under title; issuance of licenses.
- § 3-2-6. Establishment and operation of reporting system for collection of taxes on malt beverages, distilled spirits, and wines; applicability to reporting system of provisions of law relating to revenue stamps.
- § 3-2-7. Expiration and renewal of licenses generally; continuation of operations by licensee pending final approval or disapproval of application for renewal; penalty for late application for renewal; temporary permits.
- § 3-2-7. 1. State-wide centralized application process; uniformity; procedures; regulation.
- § 3-2-8. Availability of records for public inspection; collection of fee for special requests for preparation of information.
- § 3-2-9. Requirements as to reports to be made to commissioner.
- § 3-2-10. Disposition of taxes, penalties, interest, and fees.
- § 3-2-11. Penalties for failure to file reports or returns or to pay tax or fee; procedure for assessment of taxes due, penalties, and interest.
- § 3-2-12. Waiver of penalties by commissioner.
- § 3-2-13. Issuance of refunds or credits for taxes paid.
- § 3-2-14. Limitations on credit; application; action for recovery of credit; setoff of unpaid taxes against credit.
- § 3-2-15. Promulgation of rules and regulations governing advertising of distilled spirits.
- § 3-2-30. Powers and duties of special agents and enforcement officers of department generally; bond requirement; retention of weapon and badge upon retirement or disability.
- § 3-2-31. Assistance to other authorities by special agents and enforcement officers of department.
- § 3-2-32. Inspection of premises by commissioner and agents generally; access to books, records, and supplies.
- § 3-2-33. Sale, possession, concealment, storage, or conveyance of untaxed alcoholic beverages; declaration of untaxed or otherwise unlawful alcoholic beverages as contraband; seizure and disposition of contraband alcoholic beverages.
- § 3-2-34. Disposition of contraband alcoholic beverages; seizure; destruction; sale; retention of small quantity for evidence.
- § 3-2-35. Seizure of contraband by commissioner and agents; proceedings upon seizure; hearing on entitlement to seized items; appeals; disposition of items upon which taxes have been paid.
- § 3-2-36. Arrest and prosecution of violators of title.
- § 3-3-1. Declaration of business of manufacturing, selling, and other dealings in alcoholic beverages as privilege subject to regulatory requirements.
- § 3-3-1. 1. Legislative intent; construction.
- § 3-3-2. Powers of local governing authorities as to granting, refusal, suspension, or revocation of licenses generally; due process guidelines; fingerprints.
- § 3-3-2. 1. Notice to revenue department by county or municipality of violations concerning sale of alcoholic beverages to underage persons.
- § 3-3-2. 2. Maximum fine for violations of local alcoholic beverages licensing ordinances.
- § 3-3-3. Licenses required to distribute, sell, or otherwise deal in alcoholic beverages; display of licenses.
- § 3-3-4. Exemptions from license fees or taxes.
- § 3-3-5. Sale of alcoholic beverages not complying with federal requirements as to quality or purity or standards adopted by commissioner.
- § 3-3-6. Maintenance of records as to manufacture, purchase, or sale of alcoholic beverages by manufacturers, importers, or dealers; disposal of records.
- § 3-3-7. Local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday.
- § 3-3-8. Possession and transportation of lawfully purchased alcoholic beverages upon which taxes have not been paid in this state.
- § 3-3-9. Penalty for violations of prohibitions in chapter.
- § 3-3-10. Delivery of malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits for personal use; marketing, receiving, and processing orders; regulation; penalty.
- § 3-3-20. Sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays, election days, and Christmas Day.
- § 3-3-21. Sales of alcoholic beverages near churches, school buildings, or other sites.
- § 3-3-21. 1. Possession of alcoholic beverages on the grounds of a public school.
- § 3-3-22. Sale or furnishing of alcoholic beverages to intoxicated persons.
- § 3-3-23. Furnishing to, purchase of, or possession by persons under 21 years of age of alcoholic beverages; identification; serving, or handling by persons under 21 years of age in the course of employment; seller's receipt of false identification; immunity for seeking medical assistance for alcohol related overdose.
- § 3-3-23. 1. Procedure and penalties upon violation of Code Section 3-3-23.
- § 3-3-24. Dispensing, serving, selling, or taking orders for alcoholic beverages by persons under 18 years of age.
- § 3-3-24. 1. "Bouncer" defined; admission of under 21 year olds into bar.
- § 3-3-24. 2. Posting of laws regarding sale of alcoholic beverages to underage persons.
- § 3-3-25. Sale of or furnishing alcoholic beverages to prisoners or inmates of places of confinement; introduction or possession of alcoholic beverages at Georgia War Veterans Home.
- § 3-3-26. Prohibition on drinking of alcoholic beverages on retail package premises; sampling permitted; regulation.
- § 3-3-27. Unlawful manufacture, transportation, receipt, possession, sale, or distribution of alcoholic beverages; failure to file proper reports or bonds or pay fees; declaration of apparatus used in unlawful manufacture of alcoholic beverages as contraband; penalties.
- § 3-3-27. 1. Report to the commissioner of alcoholic beverages transported into this state.
- § 3-3-28. Reuse, counterfeiting, or forging of tax stamps.
- § 3-3-29. Possession, sale, or purchase of distilled spirits for which taxes not paid.
- § 3-3-30. Storage and distribution of alcoholic beverages by corporations granted the privilege of establishing, operating, and maintaining foreign trade zones.
- § 3-3-31. Legislative findings.
- § 3-3-32. Shipment of alcoholic beverages into state by nonresident, without license, who is in business of selling alcoholic beverages in another state.
- § 3-3-33. Vaporized form of alcoholic beverages and alcohol vaporizing devices prohibited.
- § 3-3-34. "Powdered alcohol" defined; prohibition; exception; penalty.
- § 3-4-1. Definitions.
- § 3-4-2. Applicability of chapter to ethyl alcohol used for certain purposes.
- § 3-4-3. Retail dealer's signs; signs advertising Georgia lottery.
- § 3-4-20. Levy and amount of state occupational license tax; application for license.
- § 3-4-21. Prohibition of holding or having beneficial interest in more than two retail dealer licenses.
- § 3-4-21. 1. Requirement for retail license; application of existing license to new location.
- § 3-4-22. Filing of bonds by applicants for licenses generally.
- § 3-4-23. Certificate of residence required for retail dealer's license; intention of Code section.
- § 3-4-24. Issuance to fruit growers of license to manufacture distilled spirits; storage and disposition; limitations upon manufacture and sale; issuance of manufacturer's or distiller's license in certain counties or municipalities; tasting room limitations for certain licensees.
- § 3-4-24. 1. Distiller's license authorizing manufacture of distilled spirits from agricultural products other than perishable fruits; storage.
- § 3-4-24. 2. Three-tier system of distribution and sale of distilled spirits; Sunday sales; regulatory authority; conditions or limitations.
- § 3-4-24. 3. Licensing for the manufacture or distribution of distilled spirits on local level.
- § 3-4-25. Holder of retail dealer's license authorized to sell only unbroken packages; breaking of package or packages or drinking of contents thereof on premises prohibited.
- § 3-4-26. Display of advertisement or information regarding prices of distilled spirits in visible places; sales below cost prohibited; exceptions authorized.
- § 3-4-27. Notice of intention to secure retail dealer license for sale of distilled spirits.
- § 3-4-40. Requirement as to approval by referendum elections of issuance of licenses generally.
- § 3-4-41. Petition for referendum; notice of call for referendum.
- § 3-4-42. Form of ballots for referendum election.
- § 3-4-43. Applicability of general election laws.
- § 3-4-44. Certification of results; payment of expenses.
- § 3-4-45. Effect of majority vote in favor of package sales.
- § 3-4-46. Procedure for conduct of election for purpose of nullifying previous election result.
- § 3-4-47. Adoption of resolutions and ordinances; determination of location of retail or businesses licensed by local governing authorities.
- § 3-4-48. Maximum annual license fees for municipal or county licenses.
- § 3-4-49. Municipalities in wet counties.
- § 3-4-50. Redesignated.
- § 3-4-51. Redesignated.
- § 3-4-60. Levy and amount of tax.
- § 3-4-61. Payment of tax; report.
- § 3-4-80. Levy of tax on sale of distilled spirits by the package authorized; rate of tax; manner of imposition; imposition of tax by both county and municipality located within county.
- § 3-4-90. Authorization by counties or municipalities of issuance of licenses for sale of distilled spirits by the drink generally; procedure.
- § 3-4-91. Procedure for authorization of sale in counties and municipalities in which package sales lawful; procedure for nullifying prior approval and authorization of sales by the drink.
- § 3-4-92. Procedure for authorization of sale in counties and municipalities in which package sales are not lawful; procedure for nullifying prior approval and authorization of sales by the drink.
- § 3-4-93. Municipalities in wet counties.
- § 3-4-110. Adoption of local rules and regulations governing issuance of licenses and conduct of licensees.
- § 3-4-111. Sale by wholesalers to licensees; purchase by licensees from wholesalers; declaration of contraband.
- § 3-4-111. 1. Occupational license tax upon retail consumption dealers; annual payment; application.
- § 3-4-130. Imposition of tax by municipalities authorized; rate of tax.
- § 3-4-131. Imposition of tax by counties authorized; rate of tax; taxation by both county and municipality located within county.
- § 3-4-132. Manner of imposition, payment, and collection of tax.
- § 3-4-133. Allowance and reimbursement to dealers collecting tax of percentage of tax due.
- § 3-4-150. Short title.
- § 3-4-151. Purposes and policies.
- § 3-4-152. Submission of labels; designation of sales territories and exclusive wholesale distributors; approval by commissioner.
- § 3-4-153. Regulations.
- § 3-4-160. Municipalities in wet counties.
- § 3-4-180. Tastings of distilled spirits; definitions; general provisions; prohibited sales; administration.
- § 3-5-1. Definitions.
- § 3-5-2. Determination as to when possession occurs.
- § 3-5-3. Malt beverages upon which taxes not paid and motor vehicles, watercraft, or aircraft used in transporting same declared contraband.
- § 3-5-4. Production of malt beverages in private residences; consumption; transportation and delivery; home-brew special events.
- § 3-5-5. Retail sale of kegs; required labeling; removal of labels.
- § 3-5-20. Levy and amount of state occupational license tax; application for license.
- § 3-5-21. Sale, offer for sale, or possession of bottles or cans not having prescribed identification on crowns or lids; alternate identification for use on certain imported bottles or containers.
- § 3-5-22. Shipment of malt beverages within or into state without license prohibited; requirement as to furnishing of labels of beverages to be shipped into state for first time.
- § 3-5-23. License for manufacture of malt beverages - Grounds and procedure for revocation generally.
- § 3-5-24. License for manufacture of malt beverages - Rights conferred; separate revocation of licenses for sale of malt beverages for resale within and outside state authorized; effect of revocation on sale within state.
- § 3-5-24. 1. Exception to three tier system; sales at brewer's licensed premises; taxing; regulatory authority; conditions or limitations.
- § 3-5-25. License for manufacture of malt beverages - Renewal.
- § 3-5-25. 1. License for manufacture of malt beverages - Bond required on application for license or renewal.
- § 3-5-26. Persons to whom malt beverages may be sold by wholesale dealers.
- § 3-5-27. Malt beverages acquired by retail dealers from persons other than licensed wholesale dealers declared contraband.
- § 3-5-28. Delivery, receipt, and storage of malt beverages sold by wholesale dealers to retail dealers.
- § 3-5-29. Brewer-wholesaler relations - "Agreement" defined.
- § 3-5-30. Brewer-wholesaler relations - Purpose; intent; enforcement.
- § 3-5-31. Brewer-wholesaler relations - License requirement for shippers of beer; application.
- § 3-5-32. Brewer-wholesaler relations - Conflicts of interest.
- § 3-5-33. Brewer-wholesaler relations - Prohibited acts.
- § 3-5-34. Brewer-wholesaler relations - Applicability of Code Sections 3-5-29 through 3-5-33.
- § 3-5-35. Declaration of policy; "brewpubs".
- § 3-5-36. "Brewpub" exception to three-tier distribution system.
- § 3-5-37. "Brewpub" exception; rules and regulations.
- § 3-5-38. Permits for free tasting of malt beverages during educational and promotional brewery tours; merchandising; fees for tours; selling of beverages; administration.
- § 3-5-40. Requirement by counties or municipalities of licenses for manufacture, distribution, and sale of malt beverages; effect of revocation of license issued by commissioner or by county or municipality upon license issued by other.
- § 3-5-41. Requirement and issuance of county licenses generally.
- § 3-5-42. Requirement and issuance of municipal licenses generally; requirement by county of license for business licensed by municipality.
- § 3-5-43. Restriction on amount of license fee charged by county or municipality other than that of wholesale dealer's principal place of business.
- § 3-5-60. Levy and amount of tax.
- § 3-5-61. Exemptions from tax.
- § 3-5-80. Levy and amount of tax.
- § 3-5-81. Payment of tax by wholesale dealers generally; time of payment; reports by dealers as to quantities of beverages sold.
- § 3-5-82. Requirement of markings on containers.
- § 3-5-83. Use of excess tax revenues by consolidated governments and certain counties.
- § 3-5-84. Enforcement of part.
- § 3-5-90. Malt beverages containing less than one-half of 1 percent alcohol by volume.
- § 3-6-1. Definitions.
- § 3-6-2. Determination as to when possession occurs.
- § 3-6-3. Household production.
- § 3-6-4. Removal of partially consumed bottle of wine from premises.
- § 3-6-20. Levy and amount of state occupational tax; application for license.
- § 3-6-21. Filing of bonds by applicants for licenses generally; waiver of bond requirement.
- § 3-6-21. 1. Licensing of farm wineries to engage in retail and wholesale sales; surety bond; excise taxes.
- § 3-6-21. 2. Sunday sales on farm wineries; off-site sales; sales in "special entertainment districts."
- § 3-6-21. 3. Sale by farm wineries of wines, distilled spirits, and malt beverages on or contiguous to its own premises.
- § 3-6-21. 4. Routes and signage for the Georgia Wine Highway.
- § 3-6-21. 5. Production of fortified wine.
- § 3-6-22. Requirement of license for shipment of wines into state; contents of application; accompanying documents and labels; approval of wholesalers and wholesalers' territories by commissioner.
- § 3-6-23. Persons to whom wine may be sold by wholesale dealers.
- § 3-6-24. Preparation and retention of invoices of sales by wholesale dealers.
- § 3-6-25. Wine acquired by retail dealers from persons other than licensed wholesale dealers declared contraband.
- § 3-6-25. 1. Display of advertisement or information regarding prices of wine in visible places; sales below cost prohibited; exceptions authorized.
- § 3-6-26. Delivery, transportation, receipt, and storage of wine sold by wholesale dealers to retail dealers.
- § 3-6-26. 1. Requirement as to possession of invoices or delivery tickets when transporting wine upon which taxes not paid; seizure as contraband when transported without invoices or delivery tickets.
- § 3-6-27. Registration of agents, representatives, salesmen, and employees of manufacturers, importers, producers, or brokers.
- § 3-6-28. Wine to be in containers specified; standards of fill for wine; exemptions from requirements as to container size.
- § 3-6-29. Content requirements for wines manufactured by domestic and farm wineries; rules and regulations.
- § 3-6-30. Creation of limited exceptions regarding direct shipments.
- § 3-6-31. Special order shipping license requirements and regulations.
- § 3-6-32. Shipment of wine by winery to consumers; circumstances.
- § 3-6-40. Requirement by counties or municipalities of licenses for manufacture, distribution, or sale of wine; effect of revocation of license issued by commissioner or by county or municipality upon license issued by other.
- § 3-6-50. Levy and amount of tax.
- § 3-6-60. Levy and amount of tax generally; rate of tax; manner of imposition, payment, and collection; imposition of tax by both county and municipality located within county.
- § 3-6-70. Exemptions from tax.
- § 3-6-71. Wines containing less than one-half of 1 percent alcohol by volume.
- § 3-7-1. Definitions.
- § 3-7-2. Applicability of chapter to private clubs.
- § 3-7-20. Issuance of alcoholic beverage licenses to private clubs by commissioner generally; promulgation of rules and regulations generally; privileges conferred by licenses.
- § 3-7-21. License fees; prelicense investigation fee.
- § 3-7-22. Promulgation of rules and regulations as to sale, possession, and use of alcoholic beverages in private clubs.
- § 3-7-40. Authority of counties or municipalities to regulate and license private clubs generally.
- § 3-7-41. Calling of special elections upon direction of governing authorities; notice; rules and regulations; timing; ballots; frequency; approval of licenses.
- § 3-7-42. Calling of special elections upon presentation of petitions by voters; rules and regulations; frequency; procedure for calling and conduct of elections for purpose of nullifying previous election results; approval of licenses.
- § 3-7-43. Issuance of alcoholic beverage licenses to private clubs by governing authorities of certain counties and municipalities; privileges conferred by licenses; rules and regulations; sale by wholesalers to licensees.
- § 3-7-60. Levy and amount of tax on sale of distilled spirits; persons required to pay tax; collection of tax.
- § 3-7-61. Imposition of tax on sale of mixed drinks.
- § 3-8-1. Regulation and taxation of sale, storage, and distribution of alcoholic beverages at airports owned or operated by counties or municipalities.
- § 3-8-2. Sale of malt beverages, wine, and distilled spirits at public golf courses operated by counties or municipalities.
- § 3-8-3. Sale of alcoholic beverages at coliseums.
- § 3-8-4. Sale of alcohol by continuing education centers.
- § 3-8-5. Sale of alcoholic beverages at coliseums during professional sports events.
- § 3-8-6. Technical institutes; service of alcoholic beverages; regulation and tax.
- § 3-9-1. Authorization of distribution or sale of distilled spirits by airlines, railway passenger carriers, and cruise ships; annual authorization fee; payment of taxes on containers; reports.
- § 3-9-2. Authorization of distribution or sale of wine and malt beverages by airlines, railway passenger carriers, and cruise ships; annual authorization fee; payment of taxes on containers; reports.
- § 3-9-3. Issuance of permits for sale by nonprofit civic organizations of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises or wine at retail for off-premises consumption.
- § 3-9-4. Issuance of special use temporary permits for wine auctions by nonprofit civic organizations.
- § 3-9-5. Meaning of the term "bona fide nonprofit civic organization".
- § 3-9-6. Limousine carrier furnishing alcoholic beverages.
- § 3-9-7. Nonprofit distiller license to nonprofit museum; requirements.
- § 3-9-10. Definitions.
- § 3-9-11. Licenses for in-room service.
- § 3-9-12. Source of beverages sold; taxes.
- § 3-9-13. In-room service sales in dry areas prohibited.
- § 3-10-1. Scope of chapter.
- § 3-10-2. Sale, exchange, or other possession of distilled spirits.
- § 3-10-3. Keeping of distilled spirits in building not exclusively used for dwelling deemed prima-facie evidence of possession for sale or distribution.
- § 3-10-4. Quantities of distilled spirits which may be lawfully possessed.
- § 3-10-5. Allowing use of premises for unlawful sale, manufacture, or other disposition of distilled spirits.
- § 3-10-6. Forfeiture of rights of lessee or tenant where unlawful act performed upon premises with lessee's or tenant's knowledge or permission.
- § 3-10-8. Common nuisances - Defined; institution of quo warranto proceedings against clubs or associations maintaining nuisances.
- § 3-10-9. Common nuisances - Proceedings for abatement of nuisances.
- § 3-10-10. Existence of property rights in distilled spirits or vessels kept or used in violation of chapter; contraband.
- § 3-10-11. Contraband apparatus and appliances; existence of property rights therein; summary destruction of contraband; governing procedure for forfeiture of vehicles, boats, and vessels.
- § 3-10-12. Raw materials or substances, fixtures, implements, or apparatus used or intended for use in unlawful distillation or manufacture of distilled spirits declared contraband; property rights in contraband; governing procedures for seizure and forfeiture.
- § 3-10-13. Duties of district attorneys as to investigation and prosecution of violations of chapter; duties of sheriffs.
- § 3-10-14. Evidence as to color, odor, appearance, and taste of beverage manufactured, sold, or disposed of by defendant; burden of proof when defendant claims beverage not a distilled spirit.
- § 3-10-15. Penalty for violations of provisions of chapter.
- § 3-11-1. Definitions.
- § 3-11-2. Licensed alcoholic beverage caterers eligible for off-premise licenses; application; fee.
- § 3-11-3. Event permits.
- § 3-11-4. Violations.
- § 3-11-5. Rules and regulations.
- § 3-12-1. "Residential community development district" defined.
- § 3-12-2. Establishment of districts; articles of establishment; contents; filing; fees.
- § 3-12-3. Licenses for sale of alcoholic beverages; adoption of resolution or ordinance; election; state license required; restrictions.
- § 3-13-1. Definitions.
- § 3-13-2. State license requirements to sell alcoholic beverages.
- § 3-13-3. Local taxation of alcoholic beverage sales.
- § 3-13-4. Powers, duties, and authority of commissioner.
- § 3-14-1. Authority and requirements for special event use permits.
- § 3-15-1. Definitions.
- § 3-15-2. Terms and conditions for limited tasting events.
- § 3-15-3. Rules and regulations.
- § 3-15-4. Conditions or limitations on licenses for violations.