Section 3-102 Special qualifications for private clubs.

Prior to the adoption of 2003(3-102a) on 08/25/2003, Section 3-102 read as follows.

    Private clubs, as defined herein, shall furnish with license applications a copy of the articles of  incorporation from the state, if incorporated by the state, and documentation of the valid up-to-date status of its national or state charter from its parent organization, together with documentation of its compliance denoting a tax-exempt status under Section 501 of the U.S. IRS Code. Private clubs whose primary purpose is not categorized by the term "lodge," "fraternal order,"  or "veterans post," such as private clubs for golf, tennis and other similar recreation, are exempt from the above  provision which relates to a national or state charter from a parent organization.

 Private clubs selling alcoholic beverages under the provisions of this chapter are expressly  prohibited from selling or giving away “memberships” on a per occasion basis or on any temporary  basis.

 (Code 1958,   5-38(f); Ord. of 7-14-03)