§ 3-4-24 - Issuance to fruit growers of license to manufacture distilled spirits; storage and disposition; limitations upon manufacture and sale; issuance of manufacturer's or distiller's license in - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 3-4-24 (2010)
3-4-24. Issuance to fruit growers of license to manufacture distilled spirits; storage and disposition; limitations upon manufacture and sale; issuance of manufacturer's or distiller's license in certain counties or municipalities

(a) The commissioner may issue a license to a fruit grower authorizing the grower to manufacture distilled spirits from perishable fruits grown in this state.

(b) If any distilled spirits are manufactured as permitted by this Code section in any county, municipality, or county area exclusive of certain incorporated areas, as the case may be, in which the distilled spirits are not to be sold under the terms of this chapter, the licensee shall immediately store the distilled spirits or alcohol in a warehouse or warehouses designated by the commissioner to be sold or disposed of under the supervision of the commissioner in states, counties, or municipalities permitting the legal sale of distilled spirits or alcohol.

(c) It is unlawful for the licensee to sell or dispose of any such distilled spirits or alcohol:

(1) In any municipality, county, or unincorporated area of a county in which the sale of distilled spirits or alcohol is prohibited by this chapter; or

(2) To any person not holding a wholesale or retail license issued pursuant to this chapter.

(d) No manufacturer's or distiller's license shall be issued pursuant to this Code section for the manufacture of distilled spirits in any county or municipality of this state that has not approved the package sale of distilled spirits as provided in this chapter.