A. Authorization: Minnesota Statutes Section 461.12, subdivision 2 authorizes a City Council to impose penalties on the holder of any tobacco license or permit who has failed to comply with an applicable statute or ordinance.
B. Hearing: No penalty may be imposed until the licensee or individual who failed to comply has been given written notice of the violation and an opportunity for a hearing before the City Council. Any decision that a violation has occurred must be in writing. Penalties shall be provided in the City’s fee ordinance.