The Local Liquor Control Commissioner shall have the following powers, functions and duties:
(A) To receive applications for liquor licenses under this chapter, to investigate applicants, and to grant or renew liquor licenses;
(B) To receive complaints from citizens of the village that the provisions of this chapter or state law have been or are being violated and to investigate and act upon such complaints;
(C) To enter and authorize any law enforcement officer to enter at any time upon any premises licensed under this chapter to determine whether any provisions of this chapter or state law have been or are being violated and at such time to examine the premises of the licensee;
(D) To appoint deputies or other persons to assist him or her in the performance of his or her duties and responsibilities as Local Liquor Control Commissioner;
(E) To require any licensee at any reasonable time to produce such licensee's books and records of his operations under his liquor license for inspection and examination;
(F) To require any licensee at reasonable times, and from time to time, to file reports or provide information concerning such licensee's operation of his licensed establishment as may be convenient to permit the proper enforcement of this chapter or state law;
(G) To promulgate rules and regulations under this chapter and state law consistent therewith;
(H) To convene and conduct hearings upon complaint or upon information that a violation of this chapter has occurred; to conduct hearings concerning the fitness of any person to receive, continue to hold or renew any license issued under this chapter; to administer oaths, issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant documents or other evidence; to receive testimony and take proof; to make findings of fact and determinations of law; to enter written orders and decisions;
(I) To represent the village on any appeal of any action taken under this chapter;
(J) To prescribe penalties for violations of this chapter and state law and to enforce such penalties, including:
(1) A written reprimand;
(2) A fine of up to $1,000 for each violation, but not more than $10,000 against any licensee during any license year;
(3) To suspend any licensee's license for not more than 30 days for any violation;
(4) To revoke any license issued under this chapter for cause;
(K) To keep and maintain books and records concerning the performance of his or her duties, functions and responsibilities under this chapter;
(L) To receive license fees, fines and other moneys under this chapter and to promptly deposit such funds with the Village Treasurer;
(M) To cause legal proceedings to be initiated on the village's behalf regarding the duties, functions and responsibilities under this chapter;
(N) To declare the existence of an emergency and thereafter to alter the hours of operation of any licensee and take all other actions that may be necessary or proper due to such emergency;
(O) To take any and all actions necessary and incidental to the furtherance of his or her duties and functions as set forth in this chapter or by state law.
(Ord. 7-30, passed 5-9-07)