(A) The Council may suspend for a period not to exceed 60 days or revoke any liquor license, and impose a civil penalty of up to $2,000 for each administrative offense, or impose any combination of these penalties, upon finding that the licensee has failed to comply with any applicable statute, regulation, or provision of this chapter relating to alcoholic beverages.
(B) Lapse of required proof of financial responsibility shall effect an immediate suspension of any license or permit issued pursuant to this chapter or state law without further action of the Council. Notice of cancellation or lapse of a current liquor liability policy shall also constitute notice to the licensee of the impending suspension of the license. The holder of a license or permit who has received notice of lapse of required insurance or of suspension or revocation of a license may request a hearing thereon and, if a request is made in writing to the Clerk, a hearing before the Council shall be granted within ten days. Any suspension under this subdivision shall continue until the Council determines that the financial responsibility requirements of state law and this chapter have again been met. The provisions of § 119.24 pertaining to administrative penalty may be imposed in addition to or in lieu of any suspension or revocation under this section.
(Ord. 645, passed 8-24-2015)