§ 4-60. Same—(Not-for-profit organizations—Beer and light wine) June 15 through July 15.

(a)

Notwithstanding any provisions of this chapter, this temporary retail liquor by the drink license for the sale of wine, not in excess of fourteen (14) percent of alcohol by weight, and malt liquor may be issued to any church, school, civic, service, fraternal, veteran, political or charitable club or organization for the sale of such intoxicating liquor for consumption on the premises at a picnic, bazaar, fair, or similar gathering or event held to commemorate the annual anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States. The temporary license shall be issued only for events from June 15 to July 15 and only for the day or days named therein; and between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and midnight and not for more than seven (7) days by any such organization.

(b)

This permit does allow for sales in the original package for consumption off the premises.

(c)

A signed affidavit stating that the event is being held to commemorate the annual anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States and that the organization does not select or restrict membership on the basis of race, religion, color, creed or place of national origin.

(d)

At the same time that an applicant applies for a permit under the provisions of this section, the applicant shall notify the director of revenue of the holding of the event by certified mail and accepts responsibility for the collection and payment of any applicable sales tax. Any sales tax due shall be paid to the director of revenue within fifteen (15) days after the close of the event, and failure to do so shall result in a liability of triple the amount of the tax due plus payment of the tax, and denial of any other permit for a period of three (3) years. Under no circumstances shall a bond be required from the applicant.

(e)

No provision of law or rule or regulation of the city shall be interpreted as preventing any wholesaler or distributor from providing customary storage, cooling and/or dispensing equipment for use by the license holder at such picnic, bazaar, fair or similar gathering.

(f)

Picnic licensees may accept a gift from a distiller, wholesaler, winemaker or brewer not to exceed a value of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per year.

(Ord. No. 12278, § 1, 4-16-2018)