(a) There is a sidewalk cafe permit.
(b) The Board may issue the permit to a holder of or an applicant for a Class B license.
(c) The permit authorizes the permit holder to sell and serve alcoholic beverages in an area on the sidewalk directly in front of the licensed establishment.
(d) To maintain a sidewalk cafe permit, the permit holder shall:
(1) comply with regulations applicable to the issuance of the underlying Class B license and with all municipal ordinances and fire and health department regulations;
(2) ensure that at least one employee certified by an alcohol awareness program is on the premises at all times during the operation of the sidewalk cafe; and
(3) keep the kitchen open during all hours of operation and have prepared meals available to be served in the sidewalk cafe.
(e) A permit holder may sell or serve alcoholic beverages in the sidewalk cafe every day of the week from noon to midnight.
(f) The annual permit fee is $500.
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