O.C.G.A. § 3-1-5 (2019)
Posting of warning by retailer that consumption of alcohol during pregnancy is dangerous
(a) All retail consumption dealers and retail dealers in this state who sell at retail any alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises shall post, in a conspicuous place, a sign which clearly reads: ‘‘Warning: Drinking alcoholic beverages during pregnancy can cause birth defects.’’
(b) The department shall make such warning signs available to such retailers of alcoholic beverages and shall promulgate rules and regulations with respect to the form and the posting of said signs. A fee may be charged by the department to cover printing, postage, and handling expenses.
(c) Any person who fails or refuses to post the sign as required in this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in an amount not to exceed $100.00 for each violation.
History
Code 1981, § 3-1-5, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 618, § 1.
CHAPTER 2 STATE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT Sec.
Article 1 Administration Sec.
Powers and duties of commissioner generally; delegation of administrative duties. Promulgation of rules and regulations generally; forms. Powers and duties of commissioner as to denial, suspension, or cancellation of licenses or permits generally; promulgation of rules and regulations as to conversion of standards of measurement and labeling of distilled spirits. Power of commissioner to permit importation of alcohol into counties and municipalities; taxation of such alcohol. Sale, distribution, or other dealing in alcoholic beverages by employees, agents, or officers of department prohibited; exemption. Collection of taxes under title; issuance of licenses. Establishment and operation of reporting system for collection of taxes on malt beverages, distilled spirits, and wines; applicability to reporting system of provisions of law relating to revenue stamps. Expiration and renewal of licenses generally; continuation of operations by licensee pending final approval or disapproval of application for renewal; penalty for late application for renewal; temporary permits. Availability of records for public inspection; collection of fee for special requests for preparation of information. Requirements as to reports to be made to commissioner. Disposition of taxes, penalties, interest, and fees.
Penalties for failure to file reports or returns or to pay tax or fee; procedure for assessment of taxes due, penalties, and interest. Waiver of penalties by commissioner. Issuance of refunds or credits for taxes paid. Limitations on credit; application; action for recovery of credit; setoff of unpaid taxes against credit. Promulgation of rules and regulations governing advertising of distilled spirits. Article 2 Enforcement
Powers and duties of special agents and enforcement officers of department generally; bond requirement; retention of weapon and badge upon retirement or disability. Assistance to other authorities by special agents and enforcement officers of department. Inspection of premises by commissioner and agents generally; access to books, records, and supplies. Sale, possession, concealment, storage, or conveyance of untaxed alcoholic beverages; declaration of untaxed or otherwise unlawful alcoholic beverages as contraband; seizure and disposition of contraband alcoholic beverages. Disposition of contraband alcoholic beverages; seizure; destruction; sale; retention of small quantity for evidence. Seizure of contraband by commissioner and agents; proceedings upon seizure; hearing on entitlement to seized items; ap-
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peals; disposition of items upon which taxes have been paid. Arrest and prosecution of violators of title.
ARTICLE 1 ADMINISTRATION