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Chapter 5.08 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES*
Sections:
5.08.010 - Definitions.
Whenever used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires or specifies, the definitions set forth in this section shall apply:
"Alcohol" means ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, spirit or wine, or any product of distillation of fermented liquor, rectified either once or
more often, from whatever source or by whatever process produced, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol.
"Alcoholic beverage" means the varieties of liquor, alcohol, spirits, wine, malt beverages and beer and includes all distilled spirits, potable
alcohol and every liquid containing ethyl alcohol intended for or being capable of being consumed by a human being.
"Convicted" means a finding of guilt resulting from a plea of guilty, a decision of a court, irrespective of the pronouncement of judgment or the
suspension of a sentence.
"Drinking establishment" means a business where alcoholic beverages are sold at retail for consumption upon the premises.
"License" means any license issued pursuant to this chapter and previously issued pursuant to Chapter 5.12. "Licensee" means any person,
firm, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or any other entity to whom a liquor sale license has been issued pursuant to this chapter,
and is used in this chapter in both the plural and singular sense.
"Package" means any immediate container or alcoholic beverage which is filled or packaged by the manufacturer or bottler for sale by any
person.
"Person" means any firm, partnership, corporation, limited liability company or any other entity.
"Premises" means any and all places associated or connected with and accessible to the licensed business.
"Retail sale or sale at retail" means a sale to a consumer or to any person for any purposes other than for resale.
"Retailer" means any person who sells at retail any alcoholic beverage.
"Sale" means any transfer, exchange or barter in any manner or by any means for any consideration and includes solicitation for, or receipt
of, an order for any alcoholic beverage, the keeping with the intent to sell or exposing for sale any alcoholic beverage, and includes delivery of any
alcoholic beverage in the city.
(Ord. 746 (part), 2008).
5.08.020 - Declaration of policy.
It is found and declared that the public health, safety, morals and welfare of the citizens of the city of Fallon requires the regulation and control of all
persons engaged in the business of selling alcoholic beverages. All persons defined in this chapter shall be licensed and controlled to protect the
public health, safety, and morals, good order and general welfare of the citizens of the city of Fallon, and to safeguard the public. It is further found
and declared that the obtaining of a license issued under the provisions of this chapter is a privileged business subject to the provisions of this
chapter and that the license may be suspended and/or revoked for violations of any of the provisions of this chapter. In conformity with the policy of
this chapter, the following persons may be found unqualified to obtain or hold a license under this chapter.
A. A person whom the chief of police, pursuant to Section 5.08.060, recommends disapproval;
B. A person under the age of twenty-one years;
C. A person whose license issued pursuant to this chapter has been suspended or revoked as provided in this chapter;
D. A person who, at the time of application for renewal of the license issued under this chapter, would not be eligible for a license upon a first
application;
E. A partnership, limited liability company or any other business entity composed of more than one person, unless all members of the
partnership, limited liability company, or other business entity shall be qualified to obtain a license;
F. A corporation or limited liability company, unless it is incorporated or organized in Nevada or unless it is a foreign corporation or limited
liability company which is qualified under Nevada law to transact business in Nevada;
G. A person whose place of business is conducted by a manager or agent, unless the manager or agent possess the same qualifications
required of an individual licensee;
H. A person who does not own the premises for which a licensee is sought or does not have a written lease thereon for the full period of which
the license is to be issued;
I. A person, partnership, corporation, limited liability company or other business entity who is unable to obtain a certificate of compliance in
writing of all rules and regulations of the state of Nevada and the city of Fallon; the approval being specific approval from each of the
following: that the business is to be located within the proper zone of the city; the health department; the building department; the fire
marshal and the chief of police;
J. A person whose proposed use pursuant to the application may, in the judgment of the city council, tend to create or constitute a nuisance;
K. A person whose proposed location pursuant to the application may, in the judgment of the city council, tend to create or constitute a
nuisance;
L. A person whom the city council determines is not a suitable person to receive a license under the provision of this chapter, having due
regard for the proper protection of the public health, safety, morals, good order and general welfare of the citizens of the city.
(Ord. 746 (part), 2008).
5.08.030 - License required.
It is unlawful for any person to sell any alcoholic beverage within the city without first obtaining a license to do so from the city.
(Ord. 746 (part), 2008).
5.08.040 - Fixed place of business.
It is the intent of this chapter that no license issued under this chapter shall be granted except in connection with a fixed and definite place of
business in the city. No person shall be permitted to engage in the business of selling alcoholic beverages other than at the fixed and definite
location specified in the license.
A. The city clerk may however, in the promotion of public events within the city, allow a licensee, for the duration of the public event only, to
sell alcoholic beverages at such public event.
(Ord. 746 (part), 2008).
5.08.050 - Person licensed only.
Each license provided for in this chapter may only be issued to one person, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other entity, it
being the intention of the city council to hold the individual, as the licensee, responsible for the orderly conduct of the business. In the event the
applicant is not the sole owner of the business to be conducted on the premises for which the license is sought, the application must be
accompanied by a sworn statement of the owners of the business appointing the applicant as the owners' agent, authorizing him to apply for the
license and to conduct the business.
(Ord. 746 (part), 2008).
5.08.060 - Application for license.
A. Before any license is issued by the city council, the applicant shall submit a written application, under oath, setting forth the following
information: