§ 6-2. Levy of permit or license fee.

(a)

Permit fees. There is hereby levied a separate fee upon the holder of each and every state permit to sell, manufacture, store or deliver liquor, wine or beer from premises located within the city.

(1)

The fee shall be one-half of the charge made by the state for each state permit or the maximum amount permitted by law, whichever is greater.

(2)

The amount of applicable fees shall be double for a state permit with a two-year term.

(3)

The following shall be exempt from the fee authorized by this section:

a.

Agent's, airline beverage, passenger train beverage, industrial, carrier's, private carrier's, private club registration, local cartage, storage and temporary wine and beer retailer's permits;

b.

A wine and beer retailer's permit issued for a dining, buffet or club car; and

c.

A mixed beverage permit during the three-year period following the issuance of the permit.

(b)

License fees. There is hereby levied a separate fee upon each holder of each and every state license, except a temporary or agent's beer license, issued for premises located within the city, to the fullest extent authorized by V.T.C.A., Alcoholic Beverage Code § 61.36.

(1)

The fee shall be one-half of the charge made by the state for each state license or the maximum amount permitted by law, whichever is greater.

(2)

The amount of applicable fees shall be double for a state license with a two-year term.

(Code 1974, § 11-37; Code 1994, § 6-2; Code 2005, § 6-2; Ord. No. 2010-01, § 2, 1-25-2010)

State law reference

Authority to levy alcoholic beverage fees, V.T.C.A., Alcoholic Beverage Code §§ 11.38, 61.36.