(A) Upon review of the application, the CABC may approve the application if the CABC determines that:
(1) The applicant has complied with all requirements of the State Alcoholic Beverage Control law, as well as all regulatory provisions of this chapter;
(2) The location is one that can be approved, including but not limited to the requirements of KRS 243.220;
(3) A license may be issued within the quota limits fixed by the State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board; and
(4) There are no other causes for denial of the license.
(B) If the CABC has reasonable grounds to believe that an applicant has violated any law, rule or regulation relating to alcoholic beverages, the CABC may issue to the applicant a written order setting forth such violation and requiring the applicant to show cause why the requested license should be issued. The CABC shall have the right to order, and the applicant shall have the right to request, an evidentiary hearing to examine the violation set forth in the show cause order issued by the CABC. Any decision by the CABC on the application shall be subject to appeal as provided by law.
(C) As prescribed by KRS 243.550, hearings upon appeals from orders of the CABC or upon proceedings for revocation or suspension shall be held by the Board. The Board may, at is discretion, hold the hearing in Frankfort, or in the county where the licensed premises, or the premises to be licensed, are located. Decisions shall be made and final orders entered only upon the vote of a majority of the Board. The hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of KRS Chapter 13B. Pursuant to KRS 243.560, any final order of the board refusing, revoking or suspending a license may be appealed from by the applicant or licensee, and any final order of the Board granting or refusing to revoke or suspend a license may be appealed from by any citizen feeling himself or herself aggrieved.
(Ord. 2011-1, passed 4-28-2011)