Tuesday, August 19, 2008

HAPPY HOUR ORDINANCE IN GAINESVILLE, GA

There are so many different laws around the country which restrict the amount of alcohol that can be served at bars and restaurants during happy hour. The Gainesville City Council recently approved a Happy Hour from 5pm to 7pm Monday thru Saturday.

Here are the key rules & restrictions to the "Happy Hour Ordinance" that was recently approved there:

1. Restaurant owners have the opportunity to sell drinks at a lower price from 5pm to 7pm, Monday thru Saturday

2. Restaurant owners are prohibited from using coupons or holding contests with the primary purpose of increasing the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

3. The 50-50 rule is still in effect, which requires restaurants owners to have food sales comprise at least 50 percent of revenue.

4. The Georgia state law called, "Merlot-to-go," allows restaurant patrons to take home partially consumed bottles of wine, and those that make provisions for wine tastings in the city.


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