The commissioner may issue alcoholic beverage licenses to bona fide private clubs in any county or municipality within the state and may promulgate such regulations as he deems necessary for the proper enforcement of this chapter after the approval of such authority by an election held pursuant to Code Section 3-7-41 or 3-7-42. These licenses shall authorize the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises where sold.
(Ga. L. 1978, p. 1155, § 1; Code 1933, § 5A-6102, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1573, § 1.)
OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
An application for liquor permit is a public record and is not confidential or secret under former Code 1933, § 92-8414 (see now O.C.G.A. § 48-2-15). 1963-65 Op. Att'y Gen. p. 171.
RESEARCH REFERENCES
Am. Jur. 2d.
- 45 Am. Jur. 2d, Intoxicating Liquors, §§ 15 et seq., 25 et seq., 90 et seq., 103.
C.J.S.- 48 C.J.S., Intoxicating Liquors, § 170.
ALR.- Validity of statute or rule which makes specified conduct or condition a ground for cancelation or suspension of license, irrespective of licensee's personal fault, 3 A.L.R.2d 107.