§ 3-14-18. Types of retail sales authorized; prohibited.

(a)

Malt beverages and wine shall be sold only by wholesale establishments, retail grocery stores, restaurants, or private clubs operated under a license issued under this article; and in the case of wholesale establishments and retail grocery stores, shall be sold only in sealed containers and shall not be opened for consumption or for any other purpose on the premises where sold. Malt beverages and wine also may be sold at special events as defined herein, provided the holder of the special event permit also sells or makes available at said event a substantial amount and variety of food and non-alcoholic beverages.

(b)

Distilled spirits shall be sold only by the drink for consumption on the premises in restaurants or private clubs operated under a license issued under this article, or at special events provided the same requirements for the sale of malt beverages and wine at special events are met.

(c)

No adult entertainment establishment, as defined in article II of chapter 3-17, shall be permitted to serve or sell alcoholic beverages. This prohibition is for the purpose of reducing criminal activity and minimizing community blight, which studies of related communities including, but not limited to, Austin, Texas; Amarillo, Texas; Beaumont, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Los Angeles, California; Los Angeles County, California; and St. Paul, Minnesota, have shown to be increased by the presence of adult entertainment establishments.

(Ord. No. 82-3, § II, 3-16-82; Ord. No. 97-01, § 5, 2-5-97; Ord. No. 97-05, 3-17-97)