§ 50-2. Types of Class A retail liquor permits to businesses dealing in sale of beverages of high alcoholic content of more than six percent by volume.

(a)

Definitions.

Class A-General:

(1)

A Class A-General retail permit shall be issued only to a retail outlet where beverage alcohol is sold on the premises for consumption on the premises by paying customers. Such an establishment must be equipped with a permanent wet bar equipped with a non-movable sink and a back bar or similar equipment for public display and to inform the public of brands and flavors offered for sale.

(2)

A Class A-General retail establishment shall be staffed by a bartender whose primary duty is to open and/or prepare beverage alcohol products for consumption on the premises by paying customers, or prepared with an appropriate lid or cover on the container for take-out service. Such an establishment must meet all state and local health and zoning requirements as set forth by the state and by parishes and municipalities where a Class A-General retail outlet is located.

(3)

A Class A-General retail permit holder must derive at least 75 percent of its total retail sales income from the sale of beverage alcohol for consumption on the premises.

(4)

A Class A-General retail permit shall be issued only to an establishment where the state law provides that no person under the age of 18 years is allowed on the premises except as provided in R.S. 26:90(A)(8)(a).

(5)

Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) through (4) of this paragraph, the permitting authority may issue a Class A-General liquor permit to any bona fide commercial film theater which has a Class A liquor permit on January 1, 1994.

(6)

Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) through (5) of this paragraph, the permitting authority may issue a Class A-General retail permit to any retail establishment for consumption on or off the premises. Such establishment must meet all state and local health and zoning requirements as set forth by the state and by parishes and municipalities where the retail outlet is located. A Class A-General retail permit issued pursuant to the authority by this subparagraph shall not be deemed or qualify as a prerequisite for the issuance of any other type of license or permit issued by the state or any political subdivisions thereof.

Class A-Restaurant: A Class A-Restaurant permit shall be issued only to a "restaurant establishment" as defined in this paragraph and issued to a facility in conjunction with a Class "R" restaurant permit. "Restaurant establishment" shall be defined as an establishment:

(1)

Which operates a place of business whose purpose and primary function is to take orders for and serve food and food items;

(2)

Which serves alcoholic beverages in conjunction with meals;

(3)

Which serves food on all days of operation;

(4)

Which grosses 60 percent of its average monthly revenue from the sale of food, food items, and nonalcoholic beverages;

(5)

Which maintains separate sales figures for alcoholic beverages; and

(6)

Which operates a fully equipped kitchen used for the preparation of uncooked foods for service and consumption of such foods on the premises.

For new restaurant establishments without prior business experience on which to determine the gross revenue from the sale of the items in subsection (4) of this definition, the city may issue a temporary license which shall be valid for 60 days to allow the establishment to make such determination.

(b)

Fee schedule. Before engaging in the business of dealing in alcoholic beverages having an alcoholic content of more than six percent of volume, all persons shall apply for and obtain from the tax collector of the municipality annually, dating from January 1 of each year, an annual permit to conduct each separate business located within the corporate limits of the city and shall pay for each permit according to the following schedule:

(1)

Manufacturers: $500.00 for each establishment.

(2)

Wholesalers: $500.00 for each place of business.

(3)

Retailers:

a.

Class A-General: $500.00 for each place of business.

b.

Class A-Restaurant: $500.00 for each place of business.

c.

Class B: $500.00 for each place of business.

(c)

Applications. All applications for permits shall be filed in writing on a form, and in the manner required by the mayor, who shall approve or reject the application as hereinafter provided for.

(Ord. No. 234, § 3, 11-18-35; Ord. No. 13/96, § II, 6-10-96)