What is the legal age to purchase alcohol? What happens if I sell to a minor?
The legal age to purchase and/or possess alcoholic beverages in the State of Georgia is 21 years of age. The license holder, or any of his agents must as per Hall County Code check the ID of every person wanting to purchase alcohol every time they attempt to purchase alcohol. If you sell alcohol to a minor, then you are subject to fines and/or the suspension of the alcohol license both at the state and the local level.

State laws vary, but locally, on a 1st offense, the Hall County Commission has the sole discretion as to any penalties, fines, or suspension of the license on alcoholic beverage code violations. On a 2nd offense, a mandatory suspension of at least 30 days, and possibly up to 90 days, is required. Additionally, a reinstatement fee will be required before any suspended license may be re-issued. On a 3rd offense, the license will be revoked.

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1. Who can apply for an alcohol beverage license?
2. What type of alcohol licenses does Hall County allow?
3. Why can I not sell distilled spirits by the package?
4. Are there age requirements to hold an alcohol beverage license?
5. Are there citizenship requirements?
6. Are there residency requirements?
7. What happens if the license holder is not a permenent resident of Hall County?
8. I have a criminal history. May I apply for an alcohol license?
9. What if my employees have a criminal history?
10. What is the legal age to purchase alcohol? What happens if I sell to a minor?
11. Do my employees have to be 21 to sell alcohol?
12. Are there any other required licenses or permits before I can get my Hall County Alcohol License?
13. Can I begin selling alcohol once I have my Hall County Alcoholic Beverage License?
14. Can I obtain an Alcohol License if my business is located close to a church or school?
15. What is the difference between "consumption on the premesis" and "package" licenses?
16. Are there time limits on selling or serving alcohol?
17. Can I sell alcoholic beverages on Sundays?
18. Can I sell alcoholic beverages on Christmas Day?
19. Can I sell alcoholic beverages on Christmas Eve?
20. Can I sell alcohol on Election Day?
21. Can any restaurant have a consumption license?
22. Can I have a package store?
23. Can I buy alcoholic beverages at wholesale stores like Sam's, BJ's, or Costco and resell them in my business?
24. If I own more than 1 business that sells alcoholic, may I transport alcohol from 1 of my businesses to another?
25. I have limited storage space at my business. Can I store my alcoholic beverages somewhere else and then bring it into my store as I need to?
26. Can customers in my restaurant bring their own beer or "brown bag"?
27. Can I have a "Happy Hour" at my restaurant?
28. I don't have an Alcoholic Beverage License, but I want to have a public customer appreciation party. May I give away alcoholic beverages?
29. Does my Alcoholic Beverage License expire? If so, when does it have to be renewed?
30. If the license holder, managing agent, or registered agent ceases to work for the business, or in any way ceases to qualify to be the agent, how long do I have to let you know and to make the change?