(A) Any retail alcohol license may, after notice in writing to the license holder and reasonable opportunity for hearing and subject to § 110.19 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.
(2) Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.
(3) Any change in the ownership or interest in the business operated under a retail alcohol license, 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 when originally issued.
(5) Any sale, hypothecation, or transfer of such license.
(6) The failure or refusal on the part of any licensee 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 or § 90.03A 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.
(10) Any violation of State Code Chapter 123, including but not limited to, State Code § 123.56.
(Ord. 2606, passed 3-26-2019; Ord. 2735, passed 2-13-2024)