5.05.010 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:
“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.
Statutory reference note: Iowa Code, Section 123.3(29).
“Commercial establishment” means a place of business which is at all times equipped with sufficient tables and seats to accommodate 25 persons at one time, and the licensed premises of which conform to the ordinances of the city.
Statutory reference note: Iowa Code, Section 123.3(30).
“Department” means the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department.
Statutory reference note: Iowa Code, Section 123.3(2).
“Director” means the director of the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department, or his designee.
Statutory reference note: Iowa Code, Section 123.3(3).
“Grocery store” means any retail establishment, the business of which consists of the sale of food products or beverages for consumption off the premises.
Statutory reference note: Iowa Code, Section 123.129.
“Hotel or motel” means a premise 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 20 or more sleeping rooms.
Statutory reference note: Iowa Code, Section 123.3(32).
“Legal age” means 18 years of age or more.
“Person of good moral character” means any person who meets all of the following requirements:
Statutory reference note: Iowa Code, Section 123.3(11).
(a) He has such financial standing and good reputation as will satisfy the council and the director that he will comply with the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Act and all other laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to his operations under state law.
(b) He does not possess a federal gambling stamp.
(c) He is not prohibited by the provisions of IGCC 5.10.250 from obtaining a liquor license or beer permit.
(d) He 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.
(e) He 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.
(f) If such person is a corporation, partnership, association, 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 10 percent or more of any class of stock of such person or has an interest of 10 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.
“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.
Statutory reference note: Iowa Code, Section 123.129.
[Code 1975 § 2.1-3.0101.]