A. Definitions:
LIQUOR: Shall be defined as provided in Idaho Code title 23, chapter 9, as amended from time to time.
RETAILER: Any person engaged in the sale or distribution of liquor to the consumer.
B. License Required: It is unlawful for any person to sell liquor without first obtaining a proper license.
C. Application For License:
1. Application for the retail sale of liquor shall be made and filed with the City Clerk in the same form and manner as a license to sell beer. At the time the application is filed, the applicant shall also present a copy of a license to sell liquor obtained from the State.
2. The authority for final approval of the application is delegated to the City Clerk, subject to appeal of the Clerk's decision to the City Council in accordance with subsection 3-2-3J of this chapter.
3. Licenses will be for a period of no longer than one year and shall expire at two o'clock (2:00) A.M. on the first day of the renewal month for a State license as determined by the Director of Idaho State Police.
D. Qualifications: No retail license shall be issued to any applicant who is not qualified under Idaho Code title 23, chapter 9, as the same may be amended from time to time.
E. Fee For License: The fee for a license for the sale of liquor shall be established by resolution of the City Council and shall be in conformance with Idaho Code title 23, chapter 9, as amended from time to time.
F. Revocation Of License: The City Council shall retain the right at all times to revoke and cancel any license, subject to the same rights to appeal as set forth in subsection 3-2-3F of this chapter relating to a license to sell beer.
G. Restrictions:
1. Liquor may be sold or given away on any licensed premises only during the hours of sale allowed in Idaho Code title 23, chapter 9, as amended from time to time, except that the time restrictions shall be extended from one o'clock (1:00) A.M. to two o'clock (2:00) A.M., and on Sundays, Memorial Day and Thanksgiving.
2. No license shall be issued for the sale of liquor upon premises in locations where such sale is prohibited by Idaho Code title 23, chapter 9, as amended from time to time.
H. Regulations: The sale of liquor is subject to the same regulations as set forth in subsections 3-2-3G3 and H of this chapter relating to the sale of beer.
I. Renewal Of License: Renewal of a license shall be accomplished in the same manner as provided in subsection 3-2-3I of this chapter relating to renewal of a beer license. (Ord. 592, 4-9-2019)