§ 6-164. Qualifications for on-premises consumption certificate in the City of Lafayette and the unincorporated areas of the Parish of Lafayette.

(a)

Each applicant for a certificate of qualification for on-premises consumption under this division shall continually possess the following qualifications:

(1)

Is a person of good character and reputation, and 18 years of age or older.

(2)

Has not been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States, this state, or another state or country within two years prior to filing said application.

(3)

Has not been convicted in this state or in any other state, or by the United States or any other country, of soliciting for prostitution, pandering, letting premises for prostitution, contributing to the delinquency of juveniles, or of any crime wherein controlled dangerous substances were involved within two years prior to filing said application.

(4)

Has not had a certificate of qualification or any license or permit of a similar type, to sell, serve or dispense alcoholic beverages, issued by any state, or political subdivision revoked within one year prior to filing said application.

(5)

All applicants, including owners and managers who are permitted under this article to sell, dispense or serve alcoholic beverages, shall attend and successfully complete a vendor/server training class conducted by the Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government, or one approved by the State of Louisiana prior to issuance of any new or renewal certificate of qualification.

(b)

Applicants that qualify for a certificate of qualification for on-premises consumption shall also use such certificate for the purpose of working in establishments licensed for off-premises consumption without the need of any additional certificate of qualification.

(Ord. No. O-180-2005, § 2, 7-26-05; Ord. No. O-091-2017, § 32, 5-16-17)