(A) The Commissioner shall issue and serve upon the licensee a written finding and decision within five business days after the conclusion of a public hearing relating to a licensee's alleged violation of this chapter, state law or applicable rules and regulations.
(B) In any case where the Commissioner determines that a violation of this chapter, state law or applicable rules and regulations has occurred, the Commissioner may:
(1) Direct a written reprimand to the licensee and place a copy of such reprimand on file in the licensee's liquor license application file;
(2) Impose a fine upon the licensee as provided in this chapter;
(3) Suspend the licensee's liquor license for a period of not more than 30 days; in the case of a suspension, the suspension shall begin and end as specified by the Commissioner in his written order;
(4) Revoke the licensee's liquor license.
(C) In all cases where the Commissioner determines that a penalty or license suspension or revocation is appropriate, the Commissioner may consider the following criteria in deciding the nature of the penalty, the amount of any fine or the length of time any suspension or whether revocation is warranted:
(1) The nature of the violation;
(2) The factual situation and circumstances as presented at the public hearing;
(3) Past action by the Commissioner in similar situations;
(4) Facts or circumstances in aggravation or mitigation regarding the violation;
(5) Prior violations committed by the same licensee during the three license years immediately preceding the year in which the violation occurred; or
(6) Any other factors which may be relevant.
(Ord. 7-30, passed 5-9-07)