Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 560 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Chapter 560-2 - ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO DIVISION
Subject 560-2-3 - RETAILER/RETAIL CONSUMPTION DEALER
Rule 560-2-3-.07 - Required Signs - Pregnancy Warning and Sales to Underage Persons

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 560-2-3-.07

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) All Retail Consumption Dealers, Retailers, distilleries, farm wineries, and breweries in this state who sell at retail any Alcoholic Beverages for consumption on the Premises must display a sign warning that consumption of Alcoholic Beverages during pregnancy can cause birth defects.

(a) The Department shall furnish on its website the necessary warning sign that must be displayed;
1. Nothing shall prohibit the display of additional similar information.

(b) The warning sign shall be prominently displayed at or near the entrance to where Alcoholic Beverages are consumed and shall be displayed in a readily visible, well lighted place, and safe from being defaced or destroyed;

(c) Should the sign be defaced or destroyed, the Licensee shall immediately obtain a replacement from the Department website;

(d) Retailers selling Alcoholic Beverages in the unbroken Packages for consumption off the Premises may also display the warning sign.

(2) Every Retailer shall post in a conspicuous place a notice containing provisions of the laws of Georgia regarding the unlawful sale or furnishing of Alcoholic Beverages to Persons under the lawful drinking age.

(a) The Department shall furnish the initial necessary notice that must be displayed;
1. Nothing shall prohibit display of additional similar information.

2. Additional copies may be obtained as a download from the Department's website.

(b) This notice shall be prominently displayed in a readily visible, well lighted place, safe from being defaced or destroyed;

(c) Should the notice be defaced or destroyed, the Licensee shall immediately obtain a replacement from the Department website.

O.C.G.A. §§ 3-1-5, 3-2-2, 3-3-24.2, 48-2-12.

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