(A) Within 14 days of a violation, the County Liquor Commissioner shall make a decision on proper sanctions according to penalties listed herein. Notice of that decision shall be sent to the licensee within 14 days of said decision.
(B) A licensee may appeal any decision of the County Liquor Commissioner by delivering a letter to the Liquor Commissioner within 14 days of the notice of sanction, indicating his, her or their intent to appeal.
(C) It shall be the Liquor Commissioner’s responsibility to set an appeal date within 30 days of the notice of appeal. The hearing shall take place before the Liquor Commission whereby all evidence may be presented to the Liquor Commission by the licensee or his, her or their representative, in request that the sanction be overturned or amended.
(D) If the decision by the Liquor Commissioner is upheld by the Liquor Committee, the licensee may appeal to the Circuit Court through the County Circuit Clerk’s office.
(Ord. passed 2-9-2021)