2025 Code of Georgia
Title 3 - Alcoholic Beverages (Chs. 1 — 15)
Chapter 5 - Malt Beverages (Arts. 1 — 4)

Annotations

JUDICIAL DECISIONS

In light of the similarity of the statutory provisions, annotations decided under former Ga. L. 1935, Ex. Sess., p. 73 are included in the annotations for this chapter.

This chapter does not deprive petitioner of due process of law, but provides for privilege which may be granted or denied in discretion of local authorities. Tate v. Seymour, 181 Ga. 801, 184 S. E. 598, 1936 Ga. LEXIS 437 (1936) (decided under former Ga. L. 1935, Ex. Sess., p. 73).

The terms “malt beverage” and “beer” are, in effect, synonymous. Bilbo v. State, 73 Ga. App. 680, 37 S. E.2d 812, 1946 Ga. App. LEXIS 385 (1946); Turnbow v. State, 153 Ga. App. 479, 265 S. E.2d 832, 1980 Ga. App. LEXIS 1859 (1980) (decided under former Ga. L. 1935, Ex. Sess., p. 73).

Possession or sale of malt beverages is not illegal, provided seller has been licensed. Carter v. State, 60 Ga. App. 758, 5 S. E.2d 244, 1939 Ga. App. LEXIS 166 (1939) (decided under former Ga. L. 1935, Ex. Sess., p. 73).

Opinion Notes

In light of the similarity of the statutory provisions, annotations decided under former Ga. L. 1935, Ex. Sess., p. 73 are included in the annotations for this Code chapter.

and its manufacture is subject to this chapter notwithstanding that the alcoholic content exceeds 6 percent by volume. 1962 Ga. Op. Att'y Gen. 297 (decided under former Ga. L. 1935, Ex. Sess., p. 73).

There is no provision in this chapter for referendum relative to sale of beer in any county or municipality, and if such referendum is held it is not binding on governing authorities. 1952-53 Ga. Op. Att'y Gen. 457 (decided under former Ga. L. 1935, Ex. Sess., p. 73).

Research References & Practice Aids

For note, “Beer, Liquor, or a Little Bit of Both? Getting to the Bottom of Properly Classifying Flavored Malt Beverages in the United States and Australia,” see 39 Ga. J. Int’l & Comp. L. 471 (2011).

Malt beverage regulations, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Rules of Department of Revenue, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Unit, Chapter 560-2-7.

45 Am. Jur. 2d, Intoxicating Liquors, §§ 7, 8, 9, 187, 317. 71 Am. Jur. 2d, State and Local Taxation, §§ 178 et seq., 309 et seq.

48 C. J. S., Intoxicating Liquors, § 14.

Test of intoxicating character of liquor, 4 A. L. R. 1137; 11 A. L. R. 1233; 19 A. L. R. 512; 36 A. L. R. 725; 91 A. L. R. 513.

Criminal responsibility of husband for violation of liquor law by wife, 19 A. L. R. 136; 27 A. L. R. 312.

O. C. G. A. Title 3