§ 6-149. Carry-out of alcoholic beverage unlawful.

(a)

Except for beer or malt beverages in a growler sealed by the licensee such that it shall be apparent if the container has been subsequently opened or tampered with, or as permitted pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 3-6-4, all alcoholic beverages sold or otherwise dispensed by consumption on the premises licensees shall be consumed only on the licensed premises. Subject to the above exception, it shall be unlawful for any person to remove from the licensed premises any alcoholic beverages sold for consumption on the premises, and it shall be unlawful for the licensee to permit any person to remove from the licensed premises any alcoholic beverages sold for consumption on the premises. The licensee shall be responsible for ensuring that no person so removes any alcoholic beverages from the premises in any type of container, except as permitted by O.C.G.A. § 3-6-4.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person purchasing alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises to leave the premises without paying for such alcoholic beverages.

(c)

Carry-out of alcoholic beverages shall be lawful solely within the premises of any mixed-use development defined under this chapter.

(Ord. No. 641, pt. I, 4-17-12; Ord. No. 692 , pt. II, 11-17-15; Ord. No. 741 , pt. V, 8-15-17)