HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE NO 17 03 304I
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STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF FULTON
ORDINANCE NO. 17-03-304
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIL TON, GEORGIA TO AMEND
CHAPTER 4 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MILTON, GEORGIA TO
AMEND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE LICENSES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
AND FOR OTHER LAWFUL PURPOSES.
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Milton, Georgia while in a regular Council
meeting on March 20, 2017, at 6:00 PM as follows:
WHEREAS, pursuant to its Charter and other laws of the State of Georgia, the City of
Milton, Georgia has the power to adopt clearly reasonable ordinances, resolutions and regulations
for the protection and preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of its citizens; and
WHERAS, Section l.12(b)(38) of the Charter specifically authorizes the City to "regulate
or prohibit ... the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors"; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 4 of the City of Milton Code of Ordinances regulates the sale of
alcoholic beverages in the City of Milton and imposes a requirement that individuals obtain a
license in order to sell alcoholic beverages in the City; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have determined that it is in the best interest of the
City's residents to amend the existing application requirements to match the state requirements for
such licenses issued by the state;
NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIL TON HEREBY ORDAINS,
as follows:
SECTION 1. That Section 4-73(a) of the City of Milton Code of Ordinances, with respect
to the alcoholic beverage applications is hereby amended to read as follows:
a. No license issued pursuant to this chapter for alcoholic beverages shall be granted to
any person who is not:
1. A United States citizen;
2. A legal permanent resident of the United States;
3. A qualified alien or non-immigrant under the Federal Immigration and
Nationality Act with an alien number issued by the Department of Homeland
Security or other federal immigration agency.
SECTION 2. That all Ordinances, parts of Ordinances, or regulations in conflict herewith
are hereby repealed.
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SECTION 3. That this Ordinance shall become effective upon a majority vote by the City
Council as ratified by the Mayor of the City of Milton, Georgia.
SO ORDAINED this the 20th day of March, 2017, the public's health, safety, and welfare
demanding it.
Approved :
Joe Lock~
Attest:
Sudie AM Gordon, City Clerk
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