Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 3-3-2.2. Maximum Fine for Violations of Local Alcoholic Beverages Licensing Ordinances

Notwithstanding the limitations imposed by subparagraph (a)(2)(C) of Code Section 36-35-6 or any other provision of general law, in the case of a county or municipality which issues more than 300 licenses for consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises, the maximum fine for violations of local alcoholic beverages licensing ordinances referenced in Code Section 3-3-2 pertaining to licenses issued to sell alcoholic beverages by the drink for consumption on the premises shall be $2,500.00. Nothing in this Code section shall prohibit the governing authority of a county or municipality from imposing a penalty that is otherwise allowed by law, unless such law is a local law in conflict with this Code section.
History. Code 1981, § 3-3-2.2 , enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 874, § 1/HB 1501.

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Title 3 - Alcoholic Beverages

Chapter 3 - Regulation of Alcoholic Beverages Generally

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

§ 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