Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 3-3-1. Declaration of Business of Manufacturing, Selling, and Other Dealings in Alcoholic Beverages as Privilege Subject to Regulatory Requirements

The businesses of manufacturing, distributing, selling, handling, and otherwise dealing in or possessing alcoholic beverages are declared to be privileges in this state and not rights; however, such privileges shall not be exercised except in accordance with the licensing, regulatory, and revenue requirements of this title.
History. Code 1933, § 5A-501, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1573, § 1; Ga. L. 1985, p. 1118, § 2.
Law reviews.
For comment on Hornsby v. Allen, 326 F.2d 605 (5th Cir. 1964), overturning the mere privilege doctrine by applying due process requirement to liquor licensing, see 19 Mercer L. Rev. 250 (1968).
For article on local government law and liquor licensing, see 15 Ga. L. Rev. 1039 (1981).
For article, “Lawyers Who Represent Local Governments,” see 23 Ga. St. B. J. 58 (1987).

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