As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Brewery, distillery, malt liquor, spirits, wine, and winery shall have the same meaning as provided for in 28-A M.R.S.A. § 2, as amended hereafter.
[Adopted 5-15-2018 by Order No. 18-116-01]
No person, firm, or corporation may operate a brewery, distillery, or winery until such person, firm or corporation first obtains a license for such purpose from the City. Licenses under this article shall not be issued unless the City Clerk receives affirmation from the Inspection Team that the applicant's operation meets all applicable requirements. Any person carrying out such activity without a license is in violation of these provisions. Failure to comply with any of these requirements shall be deemed a violation of this article and is adequate grounds for the denial, revocation, or suspension of a license.
License applications under this article shall be processed according to the procedures established in this article and Chapter 149, Licensing. A license may be issued after the annual fee required has been paid through the City Clerk's office. The fee for a license shall be established under Chapter 149, Licensing, § 149-1.4, Fees, of this Code for brewery.