The Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (Title 37 O.S. 1991,
Sections 501-599, as amended) is hereby adopted and incorporated by
reference in the Code of Ordinances of the City of Weatherford, Oklahoma;
applicable provisions of the Act are hereby declared to be in full
force, as if included herein in complete detail.
[Amended 2-28-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-11]
1.
All
words, phrases and terms used in this and other chapters relating
to the use of alcoholic beverages, and not defined herein, shall be
interpreted and construed in conformity with the definitions of the
same set forth in the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.
2.
Beer
means any beverage of alcohol by volume and obtained by the alcoholic
fermentation of an infusion of decoction of barley, or other grain,
malt or similar products. "Beer" may or may not contain hops or other
vegetable products. "Beer" includes, among other things, beer, ale,
stout, lager beer, porter and other malt or brewed liquors, but does
not include sake, known as Japanese rice wine;
3.
Spirits
means any beverage other than wine or beer, which contains more than
1/2 of 1% alcohol measured by volume, and obtained by distillation,
whether or not mixed with other substances in solution and includes
those products known as whiskey, brandy, rum, gin, vodka, liqueurs,
cordials and fortified wines and similar compounds, but shall not
include any alcohol liquid completely denatured in accordance with
the Acts of Congress and regulations pursuant thereto;
4.
Wine
means and includes any beverage containing more than 1/2 of 1% alcohol
measured by volume and not more than 24% alcohol by volume at 60º
F. obtained by the fermentation of the natural contents of the fruits,
vegetables, honey, milk or other products containing sugar, whether
or not other ingredients are added.
