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title: O.C.G.A. § 3-7-20. Issuance of alcoholic beverage licenses to private clubs by commissioner generally; promulgation of rules and regulations generally; privileges conferred by licenses.
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# O.C.G.A. § 3-7-20. Issuance of alcoholic beverage licenses to private clubs by commissioner generally; promulgation of rules and regulations generally; privileges conferred by licenses.

The commissioner may issue alcoholic beverage licenses to bona fide private clubs in any county or municipality within the state and may promulgate such regulations as he deems necessary for the proper enforcement of this chapter after the approval of such authority by an election held pursuant to Code Section 3-7-41 or 3-7-42. These licenses shall authorize the sale of distilled spirits by the drink for consumption only on the premises where sold.

## History

Ga. L. 1978, p. 1155, § 1; Code 1933, § 5A-6102, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1573, § 1.