(A) The City Council shall either suspend for up to 60 days or revoke the license or permit or impose a civil fine not to exceed $2,000 for each violation on a finding that the license or permit holder has failed to comply with an applicable law, rule, or ordinance relating to alcoholic beverages. No suspension or revocation shall take effect until the license or permit holder has been afforded an opportunity for a hearing as provided by law. The City Council may impose the penalties provided in this section on a retail licensee who knowingly sells alcoholic beverages to another retail licensee for the purpose of resale, or on a retail licensee who purchases alcoholic beverages from another retail licensee for the purpose of resale.
(B) Lapse or cancellation of any required bond or liability insurance, or withdrawal of any required deposit of cash or securities in lieu of bond or insurance, shall effect an immediate suspension of the license without further notice or action of the City Council. Notice to the licensee of cancellation or lapse of a bond or insurance policy, or notice to the licensee of withdrawal of deposited cash or securities, shall constitute notice to the licensee of the suspension or impending suspension of the license. A licensee may file with the Clerk/Treasurer a written request for hearing upon a suspension which occurs under this section. The City Council shall hold a hearing within ten days of the filing of the request, or within such longer period of time as the licensee requests and the City Council allows. After hearing, the suspension shall be lifted if the City Council finds that the requirements for bond and for financial responsibility are met by the licensee. A suspension under this section shall continue until the City Council determines that the licensee again meets the requirements for bond and for financial responsibility.
(Ord. passed 6-13-2023; Ord. passed 11-14-2023)