Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, in any county where the inhabitants number less than 5,000 but more than 3,000 according to the 1970 federal census and where the major economy of that county is dependent upon the year-round use of that county’s recreational facilities the department may issue five additional new original on-sale general licenses for bona fide public eating places. Any premises to qualify for a license under this section shall have a seating capacity for 100 or more diners. In no event shall more than five such licenses be issued under this section.
In issuing the licenses provided for in this section, the department shall follow the procedure set forth in Section 23961.
Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a person who currently holds a valid on-sale general license for seasonal business from applying for an original on-sale general license pursuant to this section.
A license issued under this section shall not be transferred from one county to another nor shall it be transferred to any premises not qualifying under this section.
(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 571.)