§ 5.44.010. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:

"Alcoholic liquors" means all distilled or rectified spirits, potable alcohol, brandy, whiskey, rum, gin or any similar alcoholic beverages, including all blended and fermented beverages, dilutions or mixtures of one (1) or more of the foregoing, containing more than one-half of one (0.5) percent alcohol.

"Club" means an organization of persons organized or operated under the laws of the State, operated for nonprofit service to members, with a membership of not less than fifty (50) regularly admitted and enrolled members who have paid membership dues at a rate of not less than five dollars ($5.00) per year, which the owner licensee or occupant of the premises used exclusively for club purposes and which, in the judgment of the City Commission, is operated solely for recreation, social, patriotic, political, benevolent or athletic purposes.

"Dispenser" means any person selling or offering for sale, or having in his possession with intent to sell, alcoholic liquors by the drink or in packages containing less than five (5) gallons.

"Package" means any container or receptacle used or intended for the purpose of containing alcoholic liquors, beer or wine as marketed by the manufacturer.

"Retailer" means any person selling or offering for sale, or having in his possession with intent to sell, any alcoholic liquors in unbroken packages, containing less than five (5) gallons.

(Prior code § 4-1)