Parish Ordinances
Sec. 4-3. Hours of operation; penalties.
The hours of operation of all Class A, B or R license holders shall be from 6:00 a.m. daily until 3:00 a.m. the following day, Monday through Sunday. It shall be a criminal offense and as well a violation of this article for any holder of such detailed dealers license permit issued under this article, for a servant, agent or employee of same to dispense, in any manner, beverages described in section 4-1 of this chapter between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) nor imprisoned for more than sixty (60) days, or both.
(Ord. No. 49-2008, § 1, 2-26-2008)
Sec. 4-9. Employees in general.
Classified employee shall also mean any person employed or used in a Class A or R licensed retail business who, as a function of their duties, dispenses, sells or serves any alcoholic beverages as described in section 4-1 of this chapter. Persons required to hold permits under this section shall be referred to as classified employees and that classification, as used in this section, shall include, but not be restricted to mean bartenders, barmaids, waiters, waitresses, exotic dancers, bouncers, disc jockeys, cocktail waiters and cocktail waitresses, except that this subsection shall not apply to persons holding a dealer’s permit, or to a person holding a waiter/waitress alcoholic beverage permit as described in this chapter.
Retail clerk means any person employed or used in a Class B licensed retail business who, as a function of their duties, dispenses, sells or serves any alcoholic beverages as described in section 4-1 of this chapter. Persons required to hold permits under this section shall be referred to as retail clerks and that classification, as used in this section, shall include, but not be restricted to mean sales clerks, retail clerks, and check-out counter clerks.
Waiter/waitress means any person employed or used in a Class A, R, or Class A caterer licensed retail business whose primary function is to take orders for and serve food and food items and who also takes orders for and serves alcoholic beverages in conjunction with the serving of those meals. Persons required to hold permits, under this classification shall be referred to as waiter/waitress.
(Ord. No. 49-2008, § 2, 2-26-08)
Sec. 4-39. Zoning.
(a) All zoning requirements as required by the zoning ordinance of the city must be met prior to the time an application for an alcoholic beverage license is filed with the tax administrator or the city.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or have in possession for sale or offer for sale any alcoholic beverage except in the commercial districts, and the industrial districts known as zoning districts “CBD”, “C-2”, “I-1” and “I-2” respectively, as defined and outlined in chapter 28 except by a special exception provided by ordinance of the city council. Such amendment shall be limited to the present tenant/owner and present use of structure. These special exceptions shall expire immediately upon change of tenant/owner or use.
(c) Where any zone “CBD”, “C-2”, “I-1” or “I-2” border upon a district designated in chapter 28 as “SF-1”, “SF-2” or “SF-3”, no sale of such beverage shall be allowed within three hundred (300) feet of any residence unless a special exception has been recommended by the Alcohol Beverage and Drug Abuse Control Commission and approved by ordinance of the City Council permitting the sale of alcoholic beverages within three hundred (300) feet of any residence, provided that this restriction shall not apply to Class B or C permits.
(d) No person operating a business which is presently classified as a nonconforming commercial use, as defined in the zoning ordinance of the city may apply for or be issued a Class A license or permit without first obtaining a petition of fifty-one (51) percent of the property owners within a three-hundred-foot radius of such business.
(Ord. Sec. 4-40. Public nuisances in the City of Alexandria; factors to be considered; procedure to abate; penalty and revocation.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any licensee/permittee’s establishment, place of business, and/or premises to become a public nuisance and against the public good and welfare of the community. In addition to other penalties provided in this chapter, any combination of the following activities that total to twelve (12) points within any twelve (12) consecutive month period shall be considered a public nuisance. Incidences or complaints may be considered by the mayor on recommendation of the chief of police. The following points shall be assigned to each specified activity:
(1) High violent crime activity: Arrests wherein any person sustained a physical injury on the premises of the establishment; or wherein any person sustained a physical injury from activities arising out of the premises of the establishment. Four (4) points.
(2) Drug-related activity: Arrests for any violation of any provision of the Louisiana Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Act, R.S. 40:961 et seq., on the premises of the establishment; or for activities arising out of the premises of the establishment. Four (4) points.
(3) Prostitution-related activity: Arrests for prostitution or solicitation for prostitution or any related provisions of the Louisiana Criminal Code, R.S. 14:82 et seq., or any corresponding city or parish ordinance on the premises of the establishment; or for activities arising out of the premises of the establishment. Four (4) points.
(4) Sale of alcohol beverages to minors. Three (3) points.
(5) Sale of tobacco or tobacco products to minors. Three (3) points.
(6) Sale, exhibition or distribution of materials harmful to minors. Three (3) points.
(7) Disturbance-related activity:
- Arrests and/or citations arising out of disturbances from the premises of the establishment. Two (2) points.
- Arrests and/or citations arising out of disturbances from the premises of the establishment to residents of normal sensitivities living in any neighborhood adjacent to the premises of the establishment. Three (3) points.
- In evaluating the points assessed against a licensee/permittee for a violation of subsections 4-40(a)(7)a. or b., the mayor may, in his sole discretion, reduce points by up to one-half (½) of the prescribed points if the licensee/permittee demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the mayor, that the licensee/permittee maintained security at the premises by a commissioned law enforcement officer at the time of the incident giving rise to the assignment of points.
(b) Whenever any evidence is presented to the mayor indicating that a permitted establishment shall have become a public nuisance, the mayor shall investigate the police records of the appropriate law enforcement agency or agencies. If this investigation shows that the permitted business has more likely than not become a public nuisance after considering the foregoing factors, the mayor shall initiate a hearing and shall make a recommendation of revocation to the alcohol beverage and drug abuse control commission.
(c) The mayor shall, in accordance with this chapter, and after a hearing before the alcohol beverage and drug abuse control commission and upon a finding of revocation, authorize the tax administrator to revoke the permit issued to any permitted establishment that has become a public nuisance. Any permit that has been revoked in accordance with this chapter shall not be re-issued or renewed for a period of twenty-four (24) months.
(d) Before any permit is revoked pursuant to this section, the licensee/permittee shall be entitled to a hearing before the alcohol beverage control commission. A permit may be revoked pending any appeal to any court of competent jurisdiction, unless in the ruling of the alcohol beverage control commission a stay of revocation is entered and a cash bond in favor of the city in an amount set by the alcohol beverage control commission is posted with the mayor.
(e) Upon surrender of a permit covering an establishment, place of business or premises that has accumulated a total of six (6) points within a twelve-month period, no permit covering that same establishment, place of business or premises shall be issued for a period for six (6) months from the date of surrender.
(f) The procedures for revocation set out in this section are in addition to other sanctions and powers of the mayor and the alcohol beverage control commission set out in this chapter, and do not supersede or replace other enforcement or penalty provisions of this Code.
(Ord. No. 49-2008, § 4, 2-26-08)
No. 49-2008, § 3, 2-26-08)
Parish Ordinances
Sec. 3-5. – Operating hours.
(a) It shall be unlawful for all barrooms, nightclubs, lounges, and all places selling alcoholic beverages, including package liquor, regardless of whether food and food items are primarily sold therein, to remain open after 2:300 a.m. and to reopen any earlier than 6:00 a.m. the same day. It shall be unlawful for any such establishment to dispense alcoholic beverages later than 2:00 a.m.
(b) Any person violating the provisions of subsection (a), upon conviction, shall be fined not exceeding three hundred dollars (0.00) or be imprisoned for not more than ninety (90) days or both, and the liquor license shall be suspended or revoked in accordance with law.
(Ord, of 1-8-74; Ord. of 12-22-81; Ord. of 11-10-87, § 1; Ord. of 1-8-91)
Sec. 3-6. – Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places; exemptions; waivers.
(a) Definitions.
(1) Opened drinking containers means any glass, plastic, paper, metal or other container from which liquids may be consumed and which are not closed or covered in such a manner whereby liquids cannot be introduced into or removed therefrom, including open bottles, jugs, glasses, cups, goblets, mugs, jars or similar containers.
(2) Alcoholic beverage means any fluid or solid capable of being converted into fluid, suitable for human consumption, and containing more than one-half of one (0.5) percent alcohol by volume, including malt, vinous, spirituous, alcoholic or intoxicating liquor, whiskey, rum, vodka, gin, beer, porter, ale, stout, fruit juices, wine or similar beverages.
(b) It shall be unlawful:
(1) For any person to drink any alcoholic beverage in or upon any public street, alley, sidewalk, right-of-way, park, playground, square or other public place in the Parish of Pointe Coupee.
(2) For any person to carry an opened drinking container containing any alcoholic beverage in or upon any public street, alley, sidewalk, right-of-way, park, playground, square or other public place in the Parish of Pointe Coupee.
(3) For any person to possess any opened drinking container containing any alcoholic beverage in or upon the parking lot or other property belonging to or adjacent to any premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any parking lot or other property belonging to or adjacent to any premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for public consumption within its premises.
(4) For any person to remove an opened drinking container containing any alcoholic beverage from any business, lounge, restaurant or other establishment licensed to sell same, except such removal from premises licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for public consumption within its premises and then only onto the parking lot or other property belonging to or adjacent to any such premises.
(c) Upon conviction of the provisions of this section the offender shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and/or imprisoned for not more than ninety (90) days in the parish jail.
(d) Notwithstanding the prohibitions contained hereinabove the Pointe Coupee Parish Police Jury shall have the authority to grant a special permit and waiver to persons or organizations who apply therefor, including but not necessarily limited to those who have rented any public facilities or public areas for the conduct of wedding receptions, parties, or other functions such as fairs and/or festivals. The cost of said permit shall be as fixed by a vote of the Pointe Coupee Parish Police Jury and shall authorize the persons or organizations receiving permits for the use of said facilities or public areas to serve alcoholic beverages for consumption in approved containers during the conduct of such functions.
(Ord. of 6-8-93, § 1)
Parish Ordinances
Sec. 13-101. – Curfew established for bars and nightclubs; violations and penalties.
(a) The curfew for barrooms and nightclubs within the city is hereby established as follows:
(1) Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 12:00 midnight.
(2) Friday and Saturday: 2:00 a.m. the following morning.
(3) For the following holidays, New Years Eve, Mardi Gras, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, Christmas Eve: 2:00 a.m. the following morning.
(b) Members of the city police department are authorized to remove any persons from such establishments and to advise the owner to close the same.
(c) Whoever violates the provisions of this section may be fined up to $200.00 or imprisoned up to 30 days, or both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court. Each failure to abide by the provisions hereof shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. of 5-27-69; Mo. of 8-26-69; Ord. No. 1-1991, § 1, 7-2-91)
City and local ordinances may limit the actions of an alcoholic beverage server/seller or may provide additional rules that govern this type of transaction. Please check with your local authorities or government bodies to ensure that you are following the local laws and are in compliance with any requirements that they have set forth. Generally, local laws and ordinances are in line with the state’s rules but may further restrict the sale of alcoholic beverages to certain days and/or hours. They may also limit the location and other variables such as seller’s age, package contents, etc. Also remember that their laws are not limited to the sale of alcoholic beverage products. Tobacco products, including CBD, may also be covered in the local ordinances. The list of local ordinances provided by ABSEC is based upon the ordinances published by the individual parishes, cities and towns, and may not be current. It is recommended that you verify the accuracy of the information presented on this website prior to the sale of any alcohol or tobacco/CBD product.
If you have any questions about an issue or situation, please do not hesitate to reach out to your local authority and/or the Louisiana ATC for further clarification.
ABSEC LLC is also available should you have any additional questions or simply wish to get some guidance on a particular scenario or situation. We have assembled a team of subject matter experts in this area and have experience in a large majority of the situations in which you may have questions. lease use our contact us page to submit a message. A response can be expected within one business day.
Parish Ordinances
Sec. 10-2013. Hours of sale.
(a) Except as provided by law, it shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale or give away alcoholic beverages as defined by this chapter, between the hours of 12:00 midnight, Saturday, and 5:00 a.m. Monday, and 12:00 midnight of any weekday, to 5:00 a.m. the following morning.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) above, any person holding a restaurant establishment Class R license shall be entitled to sell, serve, or allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages of low content or light wine in conjunction with the service of meals to be consumed on the premises between the hours of 12:00 noon and 10:00 p.m. on Sundays.
(Code 1976, § 10-2013; Ord. No. 2091, § 2, 3-12-85; Ord. No. 2713, § 1, 11-28-95)
State law reference— Causes for suspension or revocation of permit, R.S. 26:89, 26:286; Sunday laws, penalty, R.S. 51:191 et seq.
City and local ordinances may limit the actions of an alcoholic beverage server/seller or may provide additional rules that govern this type of transaction. Please check with your local authorities or government bodies to ensure that you are following the local laws and are in compliance with any requirements that they have set forth. Generally, local laws and ordinances are in line with the state’s rules but may further restrict the sale of alcoholic beverages to certain days and/or hours. They may also limit the location and other variables such as seller’s age, package contents, etc. Also remember that their laws are not limited to the sale of alcoholic beverage products. Tobacco products, including CBD, may also be covered in the local ordinances. The list of local ordinances provided by ABSEC is based upon the ordinances published by the individual parishes, cities and towns, and may not be current. It is recommended that you verify the accuracy of the information presented on this website prior to the sale of any alcohol or tobacco/CBD product.
If you have any questions about an issue or situation, please do not hesitate to reach out to your local authority and/or the Louisiana ATC for further clarification.
ABSEC LLC is also available should you have any additional questions or simply wish to get some guidance on a particular scenario or situation. We have assembled a team of subject matter experts in this area and have experience in a large majority of the situations in which you may have questions. lease use our contact us page to submit a message. A response can be expected within one business day.
Parish Ordinances
ORDINANCE NO. 2011 – 05 (ABC)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2006-09 (ABC) ARTICLE I –
DEFINITIONS #18 WHICH ALLOWS CLASS R DEALER TO SELL, SERVE OR
ALLOW THE CONSUMPTION OF LOW AND/OR HIGH ALCOHOL CONTENT
WITH THE SERVICE OF MEALS TO BE CONSUMED ON SUNDAYS AND ARTICLE
III – OPERATIONAL REGULATIONS #3 WHICH ALLOWS SELLING, SERVE,
DISPLAY, OR PERMIT TO BE DISPLAYED FROM THE HOURS OF 12:00 P.M.
UNTIL 6:00 P.M. ON SUNDAYS.
ARTICLE I – DEFINITIONS #18
- Class R dealer shall mean any person operating a restaurant meeting the requirements of
Article 1 (19), who has obtained a class R license (in conjunction with a class A or class
C license or defined above) to sell, serve or allow the consumption of low and/ or high
alcohol content in conjunction with the service of meals to be consumed on the premises
between the hours of 10:00 am and 10:00 p.m. on Sundays.
ARTICLE III – OPERATIONAL REGULATIONS #3
- Exceptions, merchandise to be concealed during such hours
The provisions of Article III (1) shall not apply to any bona fide cigar stand, newsstand,
drugstore, restaurant, hotel, motel, or grocery store; provided no cigar stand, newsstand,
drugstore, restaurant, hotel, motel, or grocery store herein exempted from the provisions
of Article III (1) shall sell, serve, display, and is hereby prohibited from selling, serving,
displaying or permitting to be displayed, in on, or about such premises any alcoholic
beverages from 12:00 a.m. Saturday until 11:59 a.m. on Sunday. During the period
hereinabove provided, such places of business shall keep all alcoholic liquors or
beverages covered up. The provisions hereof are not intended to permit any place
of business herein designated to remain open where that business is forbidden to
remain open by any other provision of this code or ordinance of the town. The
above establishments are permitted to sell, serve, display, or permit to be displayed
from the hours of 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Town of Sterlington in legal and regular session that
Article I number 18 amends the alcohol content to low and/or high; and Article III number 3
amends to allow Sunday sales during the hours of 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
The above ordinance was introduced by on the 25th day of January 2011,
and advertised in the Official Journal. Also, this ordinance was read by title, duly considered
and passed (Miranda Russ, Caesar Velasquez) on the 8th day of February 2011, with an
effective date of February 9, 2011.
