Caterer License

Chapter 5.28 of the Shawnee Municipal Code defines a caterer as an individual, partnership or corporation which sells alcoholic liquor by the individual drink and provides services related to the serving thereof, on unlicensed premises which may be open to the public, but does not include a holder of a temporary permit selling alcoholic liquor in accordance with the terms of such permit.

Regulations

It is unlawful for any person licensed by the state of Kansas as a caterer to sell or serve any alcoholic liquor by the drink within the corporate city limits without obtaining a local caterer’s license from the City Clerk’s Department.

No caterer or licensee shall allow the serving, mixing or consumption of alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage after 2:00 a.m. or before 6:00 a.m. on any day an event is catered by such caterer. No alcoholic beverages or cereal malt beverages shall be given, sold or traded to any person under twenty-one years of age.

Prior to any event at which a caterer will sell or serve alcohol by the individual drink, the caterers shall notify the chief of police in writing at least five working days prior to the event if the event will take place within the corporate city limits. The notice shall contain the location, name of the group sponsoring the event, and the exact date and times the caterer will be serving.

Fees

The fee is $250.00 per application and is due at the time application is made.

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