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Vote on a request to approve a Resolution Requesting the Chatham County Board of Elections Hold Elections Regarding the On-Premises Sale of Malt Beverages
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve a Resolution Requesting the Chatham County Board of Elections Hold Elections Regarding the On-Premises Sale of Malt Beverages.
Introduction & Background: Legal sales of alcoholic beverages within Chatham County extend to the on-premises and off-premises sale of unfortified wine, fortified wine, and mixed beverages (liquor). Permits for malt beverages are authorized to be issued for off-premises sales, but limited to only certain types of establishments for on-premises sales. The proposed resolution requests the Chatham County Board of Elections to place a referendum on the March 2020 primary election ballot, which will allow Chatham County voters to decide if permits for on-premises sale of malt beverages should be extended beyond the limited types of establishments under current authority.
Discussion & Analysis: While certain opportunities already exist within Chatham County for the on-premises sale of alcoholic beverages, gaps remain in the types of permits that may be legally obtained within the County under current authority. Specifically, the on-premises sale of malt beverages is not permitted within any establishment that is not a hotel, motel, restaurant, private club, community theater or convention center. The action requested will allow for the matter of on-premises sale of malt beverages, within establishments not herein listed, to be placed on the primary election ballot in March of 2020, as a referendum. This referendum will enable the electorate of Chatham County to vote for or against this proposition.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: This item aligns with Goal 4 of the Comprehensive Plan, which articulates a direction to diversify the tax base and generate more quality, in-county jobs to reduce...
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