§ 4-34. Required for sale or possession for sale and possession for consumption on premises.

(a)

It shall be a violation of this article for any person to sell, or possess for the purpose of sale, alcoholic beverages, malt beverages or wine when such person does not hold a valid license issued by the city and the state to sell, or possess for sale, such items. It shall also be a violation of this article for any business required to purchase a business license under this chapter to permit any person to consume alcoholic beverages of any kind on the premises of such business without first securing an alcoholic beverage license as provided for herein.

(b)

Subject to the exceptions as hereinafter set forth, it shall be unlawful for a person, business, establishment, or employee thereof, which imposes, collects, or charges any admission charge, ticket charge, entertainment fee, cover charge, setup or mixer charge or contribution and which is not licensed under this chapter for on-premises consumption to permit any container of alcoholic beverages to be possessed or consumed by any guest, patron, or customer while on such premises. It is the intent and purpose of this provision to prohibit the operation of bottle clubs and brown bagging establishments which do not obtain and hold a valid on-premises consumption license.

(c)

Such prohibition shall not, however, apply to activities or events sponsored or conducted by bona fide nonprofit civic or service organizations on an occasional basis which has been licensed by the state.

(Code 1985, § 9-200(9-8))