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Chapter 6 — Advertising

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ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
§ 6-1

Use of interior of city hall in advertising.

Sec. 6-1. Use of interior of city hall in advertising.

It shall be unlawful for any person to use the interior of city hall, its rooms or offices in any type of advertisement of commercial products and political campaigns without first obtaining express permission from the city council. This prohibition shall apply to the filming or photographing of the interior of city hall for use in such advertisements; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the filming or photographing of the interior of city hall for news coverage purposes by newspapers, magazines and television. (Code 1977, § 14-1007)

§ 6-2

Placing advertising matter in or upon motor vehicles.

Sec. 6-2. Placing advertising matter in or upon motor vehicles.

It shall be unlawful for any person, without the consent of the owner or person in charge of a motor vehicle which is parked on a public street, to place on or inside that parked motor vehicle any placard, handbill, card or advertising matter. (Code 1977, § 14-1003)

Secs. 6-3—6-25. Reserved.

ARTICLE II. SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
§ 6-26

Advertising of drug-related objects on billboards.

Sec. 6-26. Advertising of drug-related objects on billboards.

(a)For purposes of this section, the term "drug-related object" means any machine, instrument, tool, equipment, contrivance or service which an average person would reasonably conclude is intended to be used for one or more of the following purposes, which shall be to:
(1)Introduce into the human body any dangerous drug or controlled substance under circumstances in violation of the laws of this state;
(2)Enhance the effect on the human body of any dangerous drug or controlled substance under circumstances in violation of the laws of this state;
(3)Conceal any quantity of any dangerous drug or controlled substance under circumstances in violation of the laws of this state; or
(4)Test the strength, effectiveness or purity of any dangerous drug or controlled substance under circumstances in violation of the laws of this state.
(b)It shall be unlawful for any person to advertise, display or exhibit upon any billboard any drug-related object. (Code 1977, § 14-1008)
§ 6-27

Location of advertising structures near freeway or expressway system.

Sec. 6-27. Location of advertising structures near freeway or expressway system.

(a)Definition. For the purpose of this section, the term "lot" means any parcel or tract into which land adjoining the expressway has been or may be subdivided by the owner, but which shall not consist of less than 25 feet of frontage on the expressway.
(b)Restricted. It shall be unlawful for any person to build, use or maintain, within a distance of 660 feet from any portion of the limited access freeway or expressway system within the city, any animated sign, any flashing sign, any changing sign or any rotating sign as defined in part 16 of this Code. Any sign which involves direct or indirect illumination shall have the approval of the director, bureau of traffic and transportation prior to the issuance of a building permit or the erection of the sign.
(c)Exception. However, after actual development of property within 300 feet of a limited access highway has commenced on the premises and during the period of construction thereon, one sign not to exceed 40 square feet may be placed thereon for a period not to exceed one year from the erection of the sign. (Code 1977, § 14-1002)
§ 6-28

Hearing objections to billboard erection, revoking permit.

Sec. 6-28. Hearing objections to billboard erection, revoking permit.

The director, bureau of buildings, may hear and decide upon any and all objections which may be made to the erection of any billboard or like structure and may revoke any permit given by the director if, in the director's judgment, the objections are valid and should be sustained, subject to revision and final action of the council. (Code 1977, § 14-1006)

Chapters 7—9 RESERVED Chapter 10 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES* Article I. In General Sec. 10-1.

Definitions.

Sec. 10-2.

Purposes of chapter.

Sec. 10-3.

Compliance with chapter required.

Sec. 10-4.

Jurisdiction.

Sec. 10-5.

[Severability.] Sec. 10-6.

Outstanding licenses; compliance assumed.

Sec. 10-7.

Alcohol consumption near package stores.

Sec. 10-8.

Drinking in public.

Sec. 10-9.

Disorderly while under the influence.

Sec. 10-10. Furnishing to, purchasing of, or possession by persons under 21 years of age of alcoholic beverages.

Sec. 10-11. Amplified sound and entertainment restrictions applicable to establishments licensed for alcohol consumption on the premises.

Sec. 10-12. Persons under specified ages forbidden to enter, remain in or loiter at certain licensed premises.

Sec. 10-13. Exceptions from restriction on entering or remaining.

Sec. 10-14. Posting signs as to restrictions.

Secs. 10-15—10-30. Reserved.

Article II. Dealers and Manufacturers Division 1. Generally Sec. 10-31. Copies of agreements of persons holding license furnished to police.

Sec. 10-32. Inspection of establishments. Sec. 10-33. Sale of alcoholic beverages by certain nonprofit organizations. Sec. 10-34 Licenses; posting and display. Secs. 10-35—10-45. Reserved.

Division 2. License Sec. 10-46. Sec. 10-47. Sec. 10-48. Sec. 10-49. Sec. 10-50. Sec. 10-51. Sec. 10-52. Sec. 10-53. Sec. 10-54. Sec. 10-55. Sec. 10-56. Sec. 10-57.

Subdivision I. General Provisions Required. Keeping or storing without appropriate license. Application. False information in applications. Minimum age of applicant. Citizenship, residence requirements. Advertisement of intent to engage in business. Tasting rooms of farm wineries. Investigation of application; report. Grounds for nonacceptance of application. Issuance to persons with prior convictions. Grounds for denial.

Sec. 10-58. Issuance to nonprofit performing arts theaters, museums, zoological parks, botanical gardens, and city park organizations for sale for consumption on premises.

Sec. 10-59. Right of licensee for sale by the drink; separate licenses required for package sales and sales for on-premises consumption.

Sec. 10-60. Annual license fee; refunds. Sec. 10-61. Date for payment of license fees; prorated fees. Sec. 10-62. Supplemental requirements for sale of distilled spirits by the drink for on-premises consumption. Sec. 10-63. Wholesale licensees prohibited from interest in other licenses. Sec. 10-64. Limitation on number of licenses within family. Sec. 10-65. Interest in license by employee of department of police. Sec. 10-66. Public hearing on application; approval by mayor. Sec. 10-67. Time limit for obtaining license after approval of application. Sec. 10-68. Completion of proposed licensed premises. Sec. 10-69. Time limit for commencement of business in licensed establish-ment; forfeiture for nonuse. Sec. 10-70. License prohibited for package sales in connection with designated establishments. Sec. 10-71. Display of name of licensee and license number. Sec. 10-72. Clear view of entrance and interior of licensed premises;

lighting; sale to public by private clubs. Sec. 10-73. Revocation of other licenses. Sec. 10-74. Size limitations on the sales of malt beverages by the package. Sec. 10-75. Applications after change in ownership or recent annexation;

temporary license authorized; conditions of issuance. Sec. 10-76. Indoor air certificate of exemption. Secs. 10-77—10-85. Reserved.

Subdivision II. Location Restrictions Sec. 10-86. Issuance of license limited to designated areas. Sec. 10-87. Issuance of license prohibited at locations permitted as shooting galleries. Sec. 10-88. Distances of establishments from residences, schools, churches, libraries, hospitals and other public places. Sec. 10-88.1. Package stores. Sec. 10-89. Additional distance requirements for adult entertainment establishments. Sec. 10-90. Exemption of hotels, motels or motor inns from distance require-ments in certain areas. Sec. 10-91. Exemption for certain malt beverage or wine licenses. Sec. 10-92. Exemption for consumption on the premises and package sale of malt beverages or wine in certain area. Sec. 10-93. Exemptions for the sale of alcoholic beverages by the package. Sec. 10-93.1. Exemptions for the sale of alcoholic beverages by the package in certain retail commercial areas on Peachtree Road. Sec. 10-94. Certain areas exempt from distance restrictions for sale for consumption on premises. Sec. 10-95. Exemption for expansion of preexisting location. Secs. 10-96—10-105. Reserved.

Subdivision III. Renewal, Revocation and Transfer Sec. 10-106. Annual renewal; forms. Sec. 10-107. License constitutes grant or privilege. Sec. 10-108. Return of fee for revocation. Sec. 10-109. Procedures. Sec. 10-109.1. Penalties for "due cause" findings by the license review board and penalties imposed by the mayor.

Sec. 10-110. Automatic revocation of city license upon revocation of state license.

Sec. 10-111. Removal of signs after revocation. Sec. 10-112. Restrictions upon transfers. Sec. 10-113. Application for new license at existing licensed location. Sec. 10-114. Active participation in licensed premises by licensee; transfer of right to operate. Sec. 10-115. Annual forensic audit. Secs. 10-116—10-125. Reserved.

Division 3. Special Permits Sec. 10-126. Temporary permit for special events. Sec. 10-126.1. Reserved. Sec. 10-126.2. Traveling companies providing public entertainment. Sec. 10-127. Temporary permit for nonprofit civic organizations. Sec. 10-128. Approved outdoor festivals. Sec. 10-129. Wine tastings. Sec. 10-130. Home-brew special events. Secs. 10-131—10-140. Reserved.

Division 4. Excise Taxes Subdivision I. General Provisions Sec. 10-141. [Reporting of food sales required.] Secs. 10-142—10-150. Reserved.

Subdivision II. Malt Beverages Sec. 10-151. Levy; report of sales; payment of tax. Sec. 10-152. Tax in addition to other fees and taxes. Sec. 10-153. Penalties for late reporting and payment. Secs. 10-154—10-165. Reserved.

Subdivision III. Wines and Distilled Spirits Sec. 10-166. Levy. Sec. 10-167. Payment of tax; records; report of sales. Sec. 10-168. Failure to make returns. Sec. 10-169. Penalty for violation. Secs. 10-170—10-180. Reserved.

Subdivision IV. Sale of Distilled Spirits by the Drink Sec. 10-181. Definitions. Sec. 10-182. Administration. Sec. 10-183. Violations. Sec. 10-184. Levy. Sec. 10-185. Adding to sales price. Sec. 10-186. Sale of distilled spirits itemized separately. Sec. 10-187. Due date of taxes. Sec. 10-188. Return. Sec. 10-189. Deficiency determinations. Sec. 10-190. Determination if no return made. Sec. 10-191. Penalties and interest for failure to pay. Sec. 10-192. Collection of unpaid tax. Secs. 10-193—10-205. Reserved.

Sec. 10-206.

Sec. 10-207. Sec. 10-208. Sec. 10-209. Sec. 10-210. Sec. 10-211. Sec. 10-212. Sec. 10-213. Sec. 10-214.

Sec. 10-215. Sec. 10-216. Sec. 10-217. Sec. 10-218. Sec. 10-219.

Sec. 10-220. Sec. 10-221.

Sec. 10-222. Sec. 10-223. Sec. 10-224.

Sec. 10-225. Sec. 10-226. Sec. 10-227. Sec. 10-228.

Division 5. Operational Rules Fingerprinting of employees at adult entertainment establishment selling alcoholic beverages. Employment of persons with prior convictions. Entertainment by underage persons. Hours of operation. Sale on election days. Special entertainment districts. Sale or delivery beyond the licensed premises. Posting signs at package stores. Additional rules for nonprofit performing arts theaters, museums and botanical gardens. Sanitation; unlawful conduct; fire prevention. Misrepresentation of alcoholic beverages. Advertisement of malt beverages or wine. Exterior advertisements of distilled spirits. Purchase price of drinks credited against admission or cover charge. Employees mingling with customers on licensed premises. Coin-operated devices and amusement machines on licensed premises where packaged distilled spirits sold. Underage persons on licensed premises. Nondiscrimination in admission or service. Discrimination in admission fees or membership fees; notice of admission charges or membership fees. Proof of age. Certain promotions prohibited. Dress codes. Conduct of employees, entertainers and other persons in certain establishments.