§ 5-119. Qualifications of applicants.

Each applicant for a certificate to dispense alcoholic beverages shall possess the following specifications:

(1)

Is a person of good character and reputation and over 18 years of age.

(2)

Is a citizen of the United States and of this state and a resident of this state continuously for a period of not less than one year preceding the date of the filing of the application.

(3)

Has not been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States, this state or any other state or country.

(4)

Has not been convicted in this or any other state or by the United States or any other country of soliciting for prostitution, pandering, letting premises for prostitution, contributing to the delinquency of juveniles, keeping a disorderly place or illegal dealing in narcotics.

(5)

Has not had a license or permit to sell or deal in alcoholic beverages by the United States, any state or by a political subdivision of any state authorized to issue permits for licenses revoked within one year prior to application, or been notified or had a judgment of court rendered against him involving alcoholic beverages by this or any other state or by the United States for one year prior to the application.

(6)

Has not been adjudged by the board or convicted by any court of violation of the provisions of R.S. Title 26.

(7)

Has not been convicted of violation of any municipal or parish ordinances adopted pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 26:493.

(8)

Has not had a certification of qualification to dispense alcoholic beverages issued by any other parish, municipality or state suspended or revoked.

(Ord. No. 05-06, 3-28-05)

State law reference

Qualification for permits, R.S. 26:80 and 26:280.