(A) Any liquor control license or beer permit may, after notice in writing to the license or permit holder and reasonable opportunity for hearing and subject to § 110.99 of this chapter where applicable, be suspended for a period not to exceed one year or revoked for any of the following causes:
(1) Misrepresentation of any material fact in the application for such license or permit.
(2) Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.
(3) Any change in the ownership or interest in the business operated under a class “A,” “B,” or “C” liquor control license or any beer permit, which change was not previously reported to and approved by the Council.
(4) Any event which would have resulted in disqualification from receiving such license or permit when originally issued.
(5) Any sale, hypothecation, or transfer of such license or permit.
(6) The failure or refusal on the part of any licensee or permittee to render any report or remit any taxes to the Department when due.
(7) Conviction of bootlegging.
(8) Conviction of selling, giving, supplying, or offering wines or spirits in violation of the laws or regulations of the State of Iowa.
(9) Any violation of the provisions of chapter 110 of this code of ordinances, or any other ordinance or regulation adopted by the City of Clinton governing any activities or matters which may affect the retail sale and consumption of beer and alcoholic liquor and the health, welfare, and morals of the community may be grounds for suspension of any license or permit.
(Ord. 2606, passed 3-26-2019)