The local liquor control commissioner shall not issue nor renew a liquor license of any category to any person that discriminates in its service to individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic origin, national origin, or ancestry. Except "club(s)", as defined in section 4-1-2 of this chapter, are exempt from this section. (2013 Code § 3-1-24; amd. 2016 Code)