State Compliance Guide

Georgia Liquor License Compliance

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Liquor Board

Georgia Department of Revenue, Alcohol and Tobacco Division

Renewal Frequency

Annual

Renewal Notes

Licenses expire December 31 each year. Renewal applications must be submitted to both the state and the local municipality. Local jurisdictions may have additional requirements.

Server Certification

Not required statewide — No statewide mandatory server training requirement, though local jurisdictions such as Atlanta may require responsible alcohol service training

Penalty for Lapsed License

Operating without a valid license is a misdemeanor punishable by fines up to $1,000 and up to 12 months imprisonment. The establishment may be padlocked by authorities.

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