§ 4-112. Cameras for malt beverage package outlet.

(a)

Each outlet for the retail sale of malt beverages by the package shall install and maintain security cameras in the outlet of a type and number approved by the chief of police.

(1)

Cameras shall be placed as follows:

a.

On the premises so as to record activities in the check out or cash register area(s), to include both customer and employee.

b.

On the premises so as to record all entrance and exit doors.

(2)

All cameras shall be capable of producing a retrievable color image on digital film or tape that can be made a permanent record and enlarged through projection or other means.

(3)

Such cameras shall be maintained in proper working order at all times and shall be subject to periodic inspection by the chief of police or his designee. If a sale of alcohol to a minor, robbery or other felony occurs in such outlet, the film or tape recording such event shall immediately be made available to the chief of police or his designee. All films, tapes or images required by this Code section shall be retained by the outlet, in its original, viewable format, for a period of no less than thirty (30) days after recording.

(4)

All cameras must be in working order and checked by the licensee on a weekly basis. A log of said checks and repairs, if any, are to be kept and provided to the Cartersville Police Department on a quarterly basis. Additionally, said logs may be kept internally by the security camera, and if so, shall be made available for review by the Cartersville Police Department on a quarterly basis.

(b)

The effective date for this section shall be January 1, 2009, and as of said date, all newly licensed and existing licensed malt beverage package establishments must be in compliance with said provisions.

(Ord. No. 43-08, § I, 11-6-08; Ord. No. 14-10, § 1, 6-3-10)