Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 560-2-11-.01 — Hotel Catered Functions; In-Room Service License - Hotels, Charitable Events & REAPs

(1) Licensed Hotels shall be permitted to cater Hotel functions in ballrooms, meeting rooms, reception rooms, or patio areas of the licensed premises, provided that the functions are catered in connection with a meeting, conference, convention, or other similar type of gathering at the licensed premises. (2) Any Hotel is authorized to provide in-room service as defined in O.C.G.A. § 3-9-10 , provided the establishment: (a) Is licensed to sell Alcoholic Beverages; (b) Applies for a hotel in-room service license through the Georgia Tax Center; and (c) Is approved for a valid hotel in-room service license issued by the Department. (3) In order to qualify for a hotel in-room service license, an applicant must be a Hotel and: (a) Have a valid Retailer license; or (b) Have a valid Retail Consumption Dealer license. (4) Applicant may only qualify for a hotel in-room service license for the types of Alcoholic Beverages for which the Hotel has a Retailer license or Retail Consumption Dealer license. (5) A hotel in-room service Licensee shall be authorized to: (a) Deliver Alcoholic Beverages of the types for which the Hotel has a Retailer license or Retail Consumption Dealer license and a hotel in-room service license to a registered guest's room when: 1. The Alcoholic Beverages have been ordered by the guest; and 2. The guest is billed for the cost of the Alcoholic Beverages at the time of delivery. (6) The sale shall be evidenced by a signed receipt providing the following: (a) The name of the registered guest who purchased the Alcoholic Beverages; and (b) The type and quantity of Alcoholic Beverages delivered. (7) A cabinet may be located in a Hotel's guest room which: (a) Contains Alcoholic Beverages of the types for which the Hotel has a Retailer license or Retail Consumption Dealer license and a hotel in-room service license; and (b) Is accessible by lock and key only to the guest. (8) A credit may be given to the guest for any unused and unopened Alcoholic Beverages upon request. (9) After receipt of the guest request for credit, the Hotel will maintain a written record of the request which shall: (a) Specify the name of the guest; (b) Provide an inventory of the quantity of Alcoholic Beverages contained in the cabinet; and (c) Indicate the amount of credit, if any, given for any unused and unopened Alcoholic Beverages at the time of the guest's departure. (10) All documents as set forth in this Rule shall constitute an essential record to be maintained and stored in accordance with this Title and these regulations. (11) All Hotels having a hotel in-room service license shall: (a) Maintain and store all Alcoholic Beverages for use in connection with the license for in-room service in an area that is not accessible to the public and that is separate from any other Alcoholic Beverages purchased for use in any other licensed premises of the Hotel; (b) Not consummate sales in the storage area; and (c) Maintain separate records relating to the purchase and sale of Alcoholic Beverages for in-room service as specified in O.C.G.A. § 3-3-6 and these regulations. (12) Nothing contained in this Rule shall be construed to restrict or prohibit the possession of Alcoholic Beverages by Hotel guests in quantities otherwise permitted under these regulations and Title 3 of the Code. Cite as Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 560-2-11-.01 Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 3-2-2 , 3-3-6 , 3-9-10 , 48-12-2. History. Original Rule entitled "License from Local Authority" was filed and effective on June 30, 1965. Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed October 23, 1969; effective November 1, 1969, as specified by the Agency. Amended: Rule repealed and a new Rule of the same title adopted. Filed November 29, 1973; effective December 19, 1973. Amended: Rule repealed. Filed May 5, 1982; effective May 25, 1982. Amended: New Rule entitled "Hotel Catered Functions; In-Room Service License - Hotels, Charitable Events & REAP" adopted. F. Oct. 1, 2010; eff. Oct. 21, 2010. Amended: New title, "Hotel Catered Functions; In-Room Service License - Hotels, Charitable Events & REAPs." F. Oct. 5, 2023; eff. Oct. 25, 2023.