§ 4-62. Special events permit.

(a)

A special events permit authorizes the holder to sell or dispense alcoholic beverages for consumption at designated premises for a special occasion and limited period of time. Any individual, social, fraternal, civic, political or patriotic organization or business entity organized under the laws of the state or qualified to do business within the state are eligible for a special events permit.

(b)

An application for a special events permit must be received by the administrator at least 30 days prior to the date for which the permit is requested. The application must be signed by both the president and secretary of the organization or business entity applying for the permit, if applicable. A sworn affidavit confirming compliance with all applicable provisions of this chapter must accompany the application, together with a certified copy of the resolution of the board of directors authorizing the application, if applicable. The written approval of the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the designated premises of the occasion for which the permit is sought must also be obtained and accompany the application.

(c)

The administrator shall approve the application without delay when he determines, in his discretion, that the applicant meets the prescribed qualifications for the permit and has complied with all applicable provisions of this chapter. If the administrator disapproves the application, he shall notify the applicant in writing and state the reasons for such disapproval. Any applicant aggrieved by the decision of the administrator may, within five days from the date such decision was rendered, appeal to the parish commission by filing a written request with the commission clerk for review of such decision. The parish commission shall hold a hearing thereon at its next regularly scheduled meeting following the denial of the application. After hearing the appeal, the commission may, by a majority of the entire body, reverse the decision of the administrator.

(d)

No special events permit shall be granted when the designated premises for the special event is prohibited under state law or other applicable provisions of this chapter.

(e)

Upon approval of the application and payment of the prescribed fee, a special events permit shall be issued for a duration of up to three consecutive days.

(f)

The special events permit must be surrendered to the administrator, its agent, or the law enforcement agency approving the permit, within 48 hours of its expiration time. Failure to surrender the permit is cause, in the discretion of the administrator, for denial of applications for permits made in the future by the organization or business entity. No more than five special events permits may be granted to an individual, organization or business entity, including its auxiliary, in any one calendar year.

(g)

A special events permit may not be transferred or renewed.

(Code 1985, § 3-40; Ord. No. 3928, 10-18-2001)