§ 3-111. Violation; penalties.

The penalties for any violation of this chapter, unless otherwise specified in this chapter, shall be as follows:

(1)

For any violation which is also a violation of the Georgia Alcoholic Beverage Code (O.C.G.A. § 3-1-1 et seq.), a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and/or imprisonment in the city or county jail for a period not to exceed one (1) year;

(2)

For any other violation of this chapter, such penalties and costs as set forth in section 1-8; and

(3)

In addition to the penalties set forth in subsections (1) and (2) of this section and totally distinct and separate from such penalties, any violation of this chapter or any failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any or all licenses issued under this chapter held by the licensee, regardless of the number of licenses or locations involved and regardless of whether or not the licensee knew of or contributed to such violation. It is the intent of this subsection, without limiting its generality, to grant to the city council the right to suspend or revoke any and all licenses held by a licensee when any violation of this chapter occurs at any place of business operated by the licensee pursuant to a license.

(Ord. No. 147, 11-11-02)