[Adopted 5-14-2024 by Ord. No. MC-5501]
The prohibitions of Chapter 181, Article I, shall not apply to the following:
A. 
An establishment which falls within the definition of a "restaurant-BYOB" as such is defined in Chapter 400 and Chapter 485 of the Camden Code and which:
(1) 
An owner or operator has determined, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:33-27, to permit the consumption of wine or malt alcoholic beverages in the portion of its premises which are open to the public.
(2) 
Complies with all state, federal and City rules, regulations and ordinances.
(3) 
Prohibits consumption of alcoholic beverages on its public premises with the exception of wine and malt alcoholic beverages.
(4) 
Permits consumption only by patrons who are seated in the restaurant for meal service.
(5) 
Prohibits patrons who are not seated, are waiting for seating or waiting for take-out service from consuming wine or malt alcoholic beverages in the establishment.
(6) 
Prohibits employees from consuming wine or malt alcoholic beverages on the premises.
(7) 
Permits the consumption of wine or malt alcoholic beverages by patrons only while the establishment is open to the public and seated patrons are permitted in establishment.
(8) 
The establishment is prohibited from charging an admission fee or cover, corkage or service charge.
(9) 
Prohibits consumption of wine and malt alcoholic beverages by those who are under 21 years of age.
(10) 
Permits servers to check the identification of anyone who appears under 21 years of age and who seeks to consume or is consuming wine or malt alcoholic beverages.
(11) 
Prohibits consumption of wine and malt alcoholic beverages by those who appear intoxicated.
(12) 
Permits the consumption of wine or malt alcoholic beverages only in a fully enclosed dining area on the premises except where:
(a) 
An attached outdoor area is fully enclosed by a permanent structure or fence; and
(b) 
Access to the outdoor facility is through the main establishment or where an employee, at least 21 years of age, is stationed during the hours of outdoor operation at the entrance to the outdoor area.
(13) 
Prohibits the storage or display of wine or malt alcoholic beverages on the premises.
(14) 
Patrons must be required to bring the wine or malt alcoholic beverages with them at the time of seating.
(15) 
No wine or malt alcoholic beverages are permitted to be delivered to a patron while in the establishment by any other person, including a licensed alcoholic beverage establishment.
(16) 
Can permit the server to assist seated patrons with wine or malt alcoholic beverages by providing glasses, opening bottles, providing bottle openers or providing ice, as appropriate.
(17) 
Can permit the server to open the wine or malt alcoholic beverage and pour it for the convenience of the seated patrons (or open but not serve or pour).
(18) 
Requires that the wine or malt alcoholic beverages to remain on the patron's table at all times.
(19) 
Prohibits patrons who are not seated together from sharing wine and malt alcoholic beverages with patrons at other tables.
(20) 
Prohibits large groups who are not seated together at one large table from sharing wine and malt alcoholic beverages with patrons at other tables.
(21) 
Requires the establishment to report any underage drinking to the Camden County Police Department.
B. 
Nothing in this section shall be seen to restrict an owner or operator of an establishment qualifying as a restaurant-BYOB, from prohibiting the consumption of wine or malt alcoholic beverages on its premises.
C. 
Nothing herein shall be seen as allowing or permitting a licensed facility governed by the Municipal Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control from complying with that Board's rules or regulations or those of the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
D. 
A restaurant-BYOB, shall have the authority to advertise its status as a "BYOB" both inside and outside of such premises. The owner or operator of an establishment seeking to advertise its status as a "BYOB" shall take into account neighborhood aesthetics in utilizing advertisements on the outside of such establishment.
E. 
Violations and penalties. Penalties shall be imposed in accordance with the provisions of § 1-15 of the Camden Code.