§ 5.04.010. Definitions.

Where words and phrases used in this chapter are defined by state law, such definitions shall apply to their use in this chapter and are adopted by reference. Those definitions so adopted that need further definition or are reiterated, and other words and phrases used herein, shall have the following meanings:

A.

"Club" means any nonprofit corporation or association of individuals, which is the owner, lessee or occupant of a permanent building or part thereof, membership in which entails the prepayment of regular dues and is not operated for a profit other than such profits as would accrue to the entire membership.

B.

"Commercial establishment" means a place of business which is at all times equipped with sufficient tables and seats to accommodate twenty-five persons at one time, and the licensed premises of which conform to the ordinances of the city.

C.

"Department" means the Director of the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department.

D.

"Director" means the Director of the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department, or his designee.

E.

"Grocery store" means any retail establishment, the business of which consists of the sale of food products or beverages for consumption off the premises.

F.

"Hotel" or "motel" means a premises licensed by the State Department of Agriculture and regularly or seasonally kept open in a bona fide manner for the lodging of transient guests, and with twenty or more sleeping rooms.

G.

"Legal age" means twenty-one years of age or more.

H.

"Person of good moral character" means any person who meets all of the following requirements:

1.

Has such financial standing and good reputation as will satisfy the council and the director that the person will comply with the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Act and all other laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to his operations under state law;

2.

Does not possess a federal gambling stamp;

3.

Is not prohibited by the provisions of Section 5.04.320 from obtaining a liquor license or beer permit;

4.

Is a citizen of the United States and a resident of Iowa, or licensed to do business in Iowa in the case of a corporation;

5.

Has not been convicted of a felony. However, if his conviction of a felony occurred more than five years before the application for a license or permit, and if his rights of citizenship have been restored by the Governor, the director may determine that he is a person of good moral character notwithstanding such conviction.

6.

If such person is a corporation, partnership, club, or hotel or motel the requirements of this subsection shall apply to each of the officers, directors and partners of such person, and to any person who directly or indirectly owns or controls ten percent or more of any class of stock of such person or has an interest of ten percent or more in the ownership or profits of such person. For the purpose of this provision, an individual and his spouse shall be regarded as one person.

I.

"Pharmacy" means a drug store in which drugs and medicines are exposed for sale and sold at retail, or in which prescriptions of licensed physicians and surgeons, dentists or veterinarians are compounded and sold by a registered pharmacist.

(Ord. 720 §1, 1987; prior code §2.1-3.0101)