(A) (1) Before an application shall be considered, the applicant must publish a notice of its intent to apply for an alcohol beverage license in a newspaper meeting the requirements, of KRS Chapter 424.
(a) The advertisement shall state the name and addresses of the individual applicant, or members of a partnership or limited liability company if the applicant is either, as well as the name of the business and its address, or if the applicant is a corporation, the names and addresses of the principal office and directors of the corporation, as well as the name and addresses of the corporation itself, the location of the premises for which the license is sought, and the type of license for which application is made.
(b) The applicant shall attach to the application a newspaper clipping of the advertisement and proof of the publication as provided in KRS 424.170, along with a non-refundable application fee of fifty dollars ($50.00).
(2) All licenses granted under this chapter shall be approved by the City ABC Administrator. Applications for the issuance of new licenses and for renewals of existing licenses shall be in writing and upon the forms provided by the Kentucky Department of ABC and the city, as amended and supplemented from time to time.
(3) (a) The application shall be verified and shall set forth in detail such information concerning the applicant and the premises for which the license is sought as required by the Kentucky Revised Statutes, the Kentucky Department of ABC and the city, including as follows:
1. Name and address;
2. Nature of interest;
3. Whether or not a citizen of the United States;
4. Date of birth;
5. Date residence was established in Kentucky, if a resident of the state. If a city resident, indicate when residence was established;
6. Whether or not he or she has any interest in any other license or corporation or partnership holding a license under this chapter;
7. Extent of stock ownership; and
8. Whether or not he or she has any interest in any license or corporation or partnership holding a license in any other state or province.
(b) Each application shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier's check, or a postal or express money order for all fees.
(4) All applicants shall voluntarily submit to a criminal background check and shall sign a waiver allowing the release of this information to the City ABC Administrator or assistant ABC Administrator(s).
(5) All city license applications shall be on the form prescribed by the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and shall contain:
(a) The name and address of the licensee;
(b) The number of the license;
(c) The type of licenses;
(d) A description by street and number, or otherwise, of the licensed premises;
(e) The name and address of the owner of the building in which the licensed premises are located;
(f) The expiration date of the license; and
(g) A statement in substance that the license shall not be a property or vested right and that it may be revoked at any time pursuant to law.
(6) All licenses approved by the City ABC Administrator or assistant ABC Administrator(s) and issued by the city shall begin on February 1 of any year and shall expire on January 31 of the following year.
(7) The renewal by the City ABC Administrator or assistant ABC Administrator(s) of the license shall not be construed to be a waiver or acceptance of any violation which occurred prior to such renewal and shall not prevent subsequent proceedings against the licensee. The renewal application shall be accompanied by a renewal application fee of $50.00.
(8) The yearly license term is February 1 to January 31. Any licenses issued after February 1 of any year shall be assessed a fee which is based on the pro rata portion of the remainder of the license period. However, the cost of any license shall not be less than that for a period of six months.
(9) In the event a violation of this chapter occurs that requires the revocation of the license, the city shall not be required to refund any portion of the license fee
(B) (1) There hereby is imposed upon each holder of a license to manufacture and/or traffic in alcoholic beverages, under any provision of KRS Chapters 241 through 244, a license fee for the privilege of manufacturing and/or trafficking in alcoholic beverages within the city as follows:
(a) Distilled spirit license as set forth in KRS 243.030:
1. Distiller's license, per annum $500.00.
2. Rectifier's license, per annum $3,000.00.
3. Wholesaler's distilled spirits & wine license, per annum $3,000.00.
4. Quota retail package license, per annum $1,000.00.
(b) Special temporary license, per event $166.66.
(c) Non-quota type 1 retail drink license (includes distilled spirits, wine, and malt beverages), per annum $2,000.00.
(d) Non-quota type 2 retail drink license (includes distilled spirits, wine, and malt beverages), per annum $1,000.00.
(e) Non-quota type 3 retail drink license (includes distilled spirits, wine, and malt beverages), per annum $300.00.
(f) Distilled spirits and wine special temporary auction, license, per event $200.00.
(g) Special Sunday retail drink license, per annum $300.00.
(h) Extended hours supplemental license, per annum $2,000.00.
(i) Caterer's license, per annum $800.00.
(j) Bottling house or bottling house storage license, per annum $1,000.00.
(k) Malt beverage licenses as follows:
1. Brewer's license, per annum $500.00.
2. Microbrewery license, per annum $500.00.
3. Malt beverage distributor's license, per annum $400.00.
4. Non-quota retail malt beverage package license, per annum $200.00.
5. Non-quota type 4 retail malt beverage drink license per annum $200.00.
6. Malt beverage brew-on-premises, per annum $100.00
(l) Limited restaurant license (includes distilled spirits, wine, and malt beverages), per annum $1,200.00.
(m) Limited golf course license (includes distilled spirits, wine, and malt beverages), per annum $1,200.00.
(n) The fee for each of the first five (5) supplemental bar licenses shall be the same as the fee for the primary drink license. There shall be no charge for each supplemental license issued in excess of five (5) to the same licensee at the same premises.
(o) The holder of a non-quota retail malt beverage package license may obtain a non-quota type 4 malt beverage drink license for a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00). The holder of a non-quota type 4 malt beverage drink license may obtain a non-quota retail malt beverage package license for a fee of fifty dollars ($50).
(2) The City ABC Administrator or Assistant ABC Administrator shall transmit fees upon collection to the City Clerk to be deposited into the appropriate designated account. City licenses shall be issued by the City ABC Administrator or Assistant ABC Administrator upon receipt of notice from the ABC Board Administrator of the finality of appeal or protest permitted upon such license pursuant to the provisions of KRS 243.360, and the fact the ABC Board Administrator has approved the applicant's state application.
(Ord. 248-2016, passed 3-8-16)