§ 6-1. Definitions.  


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  • The words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in F.S. ch. 561 et seq. and as follows, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

    Live entertainment as utilized in subsection 6-4(c) means entertainment in which one or more paid performers is physically present at the bar or restaurant. Live entertainment does not include the reception or display of any televised entertainments or events.

    Package sale vendor means a person or entity licensed pursuant to the Beverage Law [F.S. chs. 561—568] to sell alcoholic beverages regardless of alcohol content; however, a package sale vendor does not include: (i) a business operation, in regards to beer and malt beverages (as defined by F.S. § 563.01) and wine (as defined by F.S. § 564.01) for consumption off premises; or (ii) any bona fide hotel, motel or motor court in possession of a special license issued in accordance with F.S. § 561.20(2)(a)1.

    Restaurant means an establishment that derives more than 51 percent of its annual revenue from the sale of food and nonalcoholic beverages served for consumption on the premises. Any establishment that is designated as a "Stand-alone bar" pursuant to F.S. ch. 561 with the State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, is automatically ineligible to be considered a restaurant within this chapter.

(Code 1988, § 4-1; Ord. No. 05-28, § 2, 7-14-05; Ord. No. 15-21, § I, 2-26-15)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.