Lawndale Municipal Code Ch. 8.08 Alcohol-Pregnancy Warnings

On or after January 1, 1988, any person who owns, operates, manages, leases or rents a premises offering for sale or dispensing for consideration to the public, alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine, shall cause to be continually displayed on the premises a sign meeting the requirements of Section 8.08.020 in places set forth in Section 8.08.030.

(Prior code § 14-65(a); Ord. 566-87 § 1)

Each sign required to be displayed pursuant to this chapter shall be at least eight inches wide and eight inches long with lettering not less than one inch in height, and shall contain:

A. A warning in English and in Spanish reading substantially as follows:

B. A telephone number to call for further information.

C. A graphic depicting the contents of the sign.

(Prior code § 14-65(b); Ord. 566-87 § 1)

A sign required by this chapter shall be placed as follows:

A. Where the sale or dispensing of alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine, to the public is primarily intended for consumption off the premises, at least one sign shall be so placed as to assure that it is readable from all locations at which the sale or dispensing occurs.

B. Where the sale or dispensing of alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine, to the public is primarily provided through over-the-counter service, at least one sign shall be placed to assure that it is readable from all counter locations available to the public. In addition, at least one sign shall be placed to assure that it is readable in each public restroom.

C. Where the sale or dispensing of alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine, to the public is primarily provided for consumption on the premises by the public at tables served by food or beverage service persons, at least one sign shall be placed to assure it is readable by the public entering the premises; provided, however, that notices may be placed or displayed at each of the tables in a manner which will assure that the notices are as readily visible and readable as materials provided to the public which list food and beverage prices. In addition to other sign locations, at least one sign shall be placed to assure that it is readable in each public restroom.

(Prior code § 14-65(c); Ord. 566-87 § 1)

Any person who violates this chapter is guilty of an infraction punishable as provided in Chapter 1.08 of this code; provided, that any person who violates this chapter after having received written notice from the city to comply with this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Prior code § 14-65(d); Ord. 566-87 § 1)