[Code 1985 § 4-81; Code 2005 § 10-91; Ord. 8-20-18-05]
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:
Means any beverage of alcohol by volume and obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or decoction of barley, or other grain, malt or similar products. "Beer" may or may not contain hops or other vegetable products. "Beer" includes, among other things, beer, ale, stout, lager beer, porter and other malt or brewed liquors, but does not include sake, known as Japanese rice wine or related products.
Means and includes any person who sells any beer or wine or wine, as defined in this chapter, at retail for consumption or use, and such definitions include state and county fair associations, and special licenses may be issued for the sale of beer or wine, by such associations, and to other persons for the sale of such beer or wine at rodeos, picnics, or other organized temporary assemblages of people. The term "retail dealer" also includes railways for the sale of such beverages, and licenses may be issued for each dining car or railway train, which railways and dining cars shall pay the same license fees as regular retail dealers.
Means and includes any beverage containing more than 1/2 of 1% alcohol by volume and not more than 24% alcohol by volume at 60º F. obtained by the fermentation of the natural contents of fruits, vegetables, honey, milk or other products containing sugar, whether or not other ingredients are added, and includes vermouth and sake, known as Japanese rice wine.