(A) The Council may revoke the license or permit, suspend the license or permit for up to 60 days, impose a civil penalty as set forth in § 10.98, or impose any combination of these sanctions upon a finding that the licensee has failed to comply with any applicable statue, regulation, or ordinance relating to alcoholic beverages. Except in cases of failure of financial responsibility, no suspension or revocation shall take effect until the licensee has been afforded an opportunity for a hearing pursuant to M.S. §§ 14.57 to 14.69, as they may be amended from time to time, of the Administrative Procedure Act.
(B) Lapse of required dram shop insurance or bond, or withdrawal of a required deposit of cash or securities, shall affect an immediate suspension of any license issued pursuant to this subchapter without further action of the City Council. Notice of cancellation, lapse of a current liquor liability policy or bond, or withdrawal of deposited cash or securities shall also constitute notice to the licensee of the impending suspension of the license. The holder of a license who has received notice of lapse or required insurance or bond, or withdrawal of a required deposit, or of suspension or revocation of a license, may request a hearing thereon and if such a request is made in writing to the City Administrator a hearing shall be granted within ten days or such longer period as may be requested. Any suspension under this paragraph shall continue until the City Council determines the financial responsibility requirements of this subchapter have again been met.
(C) Unless otherwise stated in this section, the City Council will impose the following suspensions for the stated offense:
(1) First offense: suspension of one normal operating business day;
(2) Second offense within 24 months: suspension of seven normal operating business days;
(3) Third offense within 24 months: 30-day suspension of normal operating business days:
(4) Fourth offense within 24 months: revoke license for one year and review the circumstances before renewing the license.
(Ord. 382, passed 6-5-2017)