A. Power Of Council: The council shall either suspend for up to sixty (60) days, revoke any liquor license, or impose a civil fine pursuant to state statute for each violation upon a finding that the licensee has failed to comply with any applicable statute, regulation, or ordinance relating to alcoholic beverages.
B. Hearing Required: 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 Minnesota statutes sections 14.57 through 14.70 of the administrative procedure act.
C. Failure Of Financial Responsibility:
1. Immediate Suspension: Lapse of required dramshop insurance, or withdrawal of a required deposit of cash or securities, shall effect an immediate suspension of any license issued pursuant to this chapter without further action of the city council.
2. Notice Of Cancellation, Lapse Or Withdrawal: Notice of cancellation, lapse of a current liquor liability policy, or withdrawal of deposited cash or securities shall also constitute notice to the licensee of the impending suspension of the license.
3. Request For Hearing: The holder of a license who has received notice of lapse of required insurance, 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 clerk, a hearing shall be granted within ten (10) days or such longer period as may be requested.
4. Length Of Suspension: Any suspension under this subsection shall continue until the city council determines that the financial responsibility requirements of this chapter have again been met. (Ord. 10.11, 7-5-1989; amd. 2002 Code)