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Alcohol Beverage Permits |
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Prior to dispensing alcohol
beverages in the unincorporated areas of Jefferson Parish or the Village of Jean
Lafitte, each business must apply for and obtain an alcohol beverage permit.
Applicants must meet certain qualifications (age, residency, citizenship, etc.)
and there are limitations on the location of the business (zoning, proximity to
schools, churches, and public libraries, etc.). |
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If your business is located
within the corporate limits of Grand Isle, Gretna, Harahan, Kenner, or Westwego,
please contact the proper agency listed in Cities and Towns for appropriate
instructions. |
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The application for the LA
State Alcoholic Beverage Permit should be filed within 24 hours of filing of
local permit. Please consult the instructions for additional information
regarding the alcohol beverage permit. |
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Alcohol Beverage Permit Instructions |
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All businesses must complete,
sign, and notarize an Alcohol Beverage Permit Application. Each owner, partner,
officer, person owning 5% or more stock in the corporation, and managers must
complete, sign and notarize Schedule A. Upon completing Schedule A, each
applicant must bring it and be photographed and fingerprinted. Applicants may be
photographed and fingerprinted at the Sheriff’s Office Administration Building,
1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA.
Persons domiciled out of town must appear before the local law enforcement
agency serving their area to be fingerprinted and photographed. Qualifications
and conditions of applicants may be found in Section 4-17 of the Jefferson
Parish Code of Ordinances. |
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New applications must
be accompanied by:
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a notarized copy of any/all leases, subleases, or monthly rental agreements
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certificate of publication of ad in newspaper
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a completed application for occupational license tax and sales tax registration
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New applications should be
filed 45 days prior to commencing business in order to allow sufficient time for
the approval process. Renewal applications are due October 1st and become
delinquent on November 1. State and local applications must be submitted with
twenty-four (24) hours of each other.
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Fees: $35.00 for beer permit,
$500.00 for high alcoholic content, $535.00 for both |
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Payment may be in cash, certified check, cashier's check, or money order.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted. |
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Applicants should consult
with the following governmental agencies for additional regulatory requirements
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LA Department of Revenue
LA Alcohol Beverage Control Board
Jefferson Parish Health Unit
Jefferson Parish Zoning Department
Internal Revenue Service
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Peddler and Solicitor
Permits |
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Door to door sales are
prohibited. Sales, solicitations and/or distributions from public property or
roadways are prohibited. No permit shall be issued until the expiration of 15
days from the date of application. See Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 22, Article II for additional information. |
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Door to door solicitations
(the taking of orders for future delivery) are permitted when in compliance with
the following:
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each solicitor must complete an application, pay a $2.00 fee, and obtain a
solicitor’s permit
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no solicitation or house to house canvassing between the hours of 8:00pm and
8:00am, except as made by appointment
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complete an occupational license application along with payment of $50.00
occupational license tax.
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Sales from Temporary
Stands or Vehicles |
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Sales from public property are prohibited. Special requirements apply to sales from temporary
stands or vehicles on privately-owned property. In addition to an occupational
license and sales tax deposit, a temporary vendor permit is required. |
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Please contact Cathy Mendoza,
Special Events Coordinator, at (504) 363-5503 for information. |
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Special Events, Craft
Shows and Festivals |
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Sponsors of special events,
craft shows, and festivals must complete an application along with payment of an
occupational license tax in the amount of $250.00. In addition, sponsors must
comply with the following:
- Submit a listing (name,
address, telephone number) of all vendors participating in the event, craft
show, or festival a minimum of 5 days prior to the event date.
- Remit
the 4.75% sales tax on all fees charged the public for admission to said event,
craft show, or festival.
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Sales from public property are prohibited. Special requirements apply to transient persons
conducting sales from hotels, motels, or inns or other temporary quarters
including a $500.00 permit fee and a $10,000.00 cash or surety bond. |
Please contact Cathy Mendoza,
Special Events Coordinator, at (504) 363-5503 for information. |