§ 10-32. Definitions.  


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  • The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

    Alcoholic beverage means distilled spirits and all beverages containing one-half of one percent or more alcohol by volume.

    Alcoholic beverage establishment means any place holding a license under the division for the sale, consumption, or service of alcoholic beverages.

    Division means the state division of alcoholic beverages and tobacco of the department of business and professional regulation.

    Liquor means any beverage containing ethyl alcohol, also known as ethanol, in excess of 14 percent by volume.

    Restaurant means an establishment where meals or prepared food, including beverages and confections, are served to customers for consumption on or off the premises; an establishment engaged primarily in the service of food and nonalcoholic beverages, where the sale or service of alcoholic beverages is incidental to the sale and service of food and nonalcoholic beverages. The restaurant must have full kitchen facilities and food preparation staff capable of preparing and serving full course meals during all hours of operation. A restaurant must have the appropriate license issued by the state as well as all county permits required by law, and must meet all local zoning requirements for a restaurant. The term "restaurant" includes cafes, coffee shops, donut shops, delicatessens, cafeterias, and other establishments of a similar nature.

(Ord. No. 82-1, § 2, 4-15-1982; Ord. No. 2004-26, § 3, 11-18-2004)

State law reference

Definitions, F.S. § 561.01.

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.