§ 10-111. Eligibility for package sales license.

(a)

No license authorizing the licensee to sell alcoholic beverages in the original package under sections 10-112 and 10-113 of this chapter, authorized by RSMo § 311.200, shall be issued except to an applicant who sells alcoholic beverages in the original package in connection with the operation of one or more of the following businesses exclusively:

(1)

Drugstore which as used in this section is defined as a retail store centrally featuring a pharmacy that dispenses prescription medication and sells over-the-counter medications as well as other miscellaneous items which includes but is not limited to products such as candy, cosmetics, cleaning supplies, light refreshments, magazines and paperback books.

(2)

Cigar and tobacco store which as used in this section is defined as a retail store of tobacco products which primarily specializes in selling various forms of tobacco and tobacco accessory products which includes but is not limited to pipes, lighters, matches, pipe cleaners, and pipe tampers.

(3)

Grocery store which as used in this section is defined as a retail store that primarily sells food.

(4)

Convenience-grocery store which as used in this section is defined as a small retail business that primarily stocks a range of everyday items which includes but is not limited to groceries, snack foods, confectionery, toiletries, soft drinks, tobacco products, magazines and newspapers.

(5)

General merchandising store which as used in this section is defined as a retail business that sells a number of lines of merchandise which may include but is not limited to dry goods, apparel and accessories, furniture and home furnishings, small wares, hardware, toys, automotive products and food.

(6)

Confectionery store which as used in this section is defined as a retail business that primarily sells bakers and sugar confections which includes but is not limited to sweets, candies, candied nuts, chocolates, chewing gum, pastillage, sweet pastries, cakes and other baked goods.

(7)

Delicatessen store which as used in this section is defined as a retail business that sells foods already prepared or requiring little preparation for serving which includes but is not limited to cooked meats, bread, cheese and salads.

(8)

Liquor store which as used in this section is defined as a retail business that primarily sells pre-packaged alcoholic beverages.

(b)

Package sales licenses shall not be issued to any applicant who operates a gasoline service station, motor vehicle repair garage, motor-propelled vehicle racetrack or any place required to be licensed under the provisions of chapter 12 unless the applicant conforms to each of the following minimum requirements:

(1)

The business shall contain no less than 1,200 square feet of sales display area, exclusive of storage rooms and walk-in refrigeration coolers;

(2)

The business shall keep and maintain a stock of no less than 750 separate and distinguishable products for sale, exclusive of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, automotive parts and supplies, and gasoline; and

(3)

The business shall keep and maintain a stock of goods having a value, according to invoices, of at least $7,500.00, exclusive of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, automotive parts and supplies, and gasoline.

(c)

Other than those licensees or applicants for a package sales license pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, every licensee and applicant shall keep and maintain in its store a stock of goods having a value, according to invoices, of at least $1,000.00, exclusive of fixtures and alcoholic beverages, to be eligible for a package sales license.

(Ord. No. 000056, § A, 2-22-00; Ord. No. 160593 , § 1, 9-8-16)