State Compliance Guide
Georgia Liquor License Compliance
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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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