§ 112-1. Definitions.  


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  • For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
    ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS
    All distilled or rectified spirits, potable alcohol, brandy, whiskey, rum, gin or any similar alcoholic beverages, including all blended and fermented beverages, dilution or mixture of one or more of the foregoing, containing more than 1/2 of 1% alcohol.
    BEER
    Any beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of any infusion or decoction of barley, malt and hops, or other cereals in water. Such term shall include such liquors as beer, port, ale and stout.
    CLUB
    An organization of persons organized or operated under the laws of this state, operated for nonprofit to members, with a membership of not less than 50 regularly admitted and enrolled members who have paid membership dues at the rate of not less than $5 per year, which is the owner, licensee or occupant of premises used exclusively for club purposes, and which, in the judgment of the City Council, is operating solely for recreation, social, patriotic, political, benevolent or athletic purposes.
    DISPENSER
    Any person selling, offering for sale or having in his possession with intent to sell alcoholic liquors by the drink or in packages containing less than five gallons, for consumption on the premises.
    HOTEL
    A place provided with space and accommodations where, in consideration of payment, food and lodging are habitually furnished to guests.
    PACKAGE
    Any container or receptacle for the purpose of containing any alcoholic liquors, beer or wine, as marked by the manufacturers.
    RESTAURANT
    A place provided with special space and accommodation where, in consideration of payment, food, without lodging, is habitually furnished to guests at tables or seated at counters.
    RETAILER
    Any person selling, offering for sale or having in his possession with the intent to sell any alcoholic liquors for consumption off the premises of the licensee, in unbroken packages containing less than five gallons.
    WINE
    Includes the words "fruit juices" and shall mean any alcoholic beverages obtained by the fermentation of the natural sugar contained in fruit or other agricultural products, and which does not contain less than 1/2 of 1% nor more than 21% alcohol by volume.