Application for a license required by this chapter shall be made to the Liquor Control Commissioner, in writing, signed by the applicant, if an individual; or if the applicant is an association, club or corporation, it shall be signed by the president and secretary thereof; or if the applicant is a partnership, by all the partners thereof. The application shall be verified by the oath or affidavit of the persons executing the application and shall contain the following information:
A. The applicant's name, sex, date of birth, social security number, position and percentage of ownership in the business; and the name, sex, date of birth, social security number, position and percentage of ownership in the business of every sole owner, partner, corporate officer, director, manager and any person who owns five percent (5%) or more of the shares of the applicant business entity or parent corporations of the applicant business entity.
B. The citizenship of the applicant, the place of birth and, if a naturalized citizen, the time and place of the naturalization.
C. The character of business of the applicant and, in case of a corporation, the objects for which it was formed.
D. The length of time that said applicant has been in business of that character; in the case of a corporation, the date on which its charter was issued.
E. The amount of goods, wares and merchandise on hand at the time the application is made.
F. The location and description of the premises or place of business which is to be operated under the license.
G. A statement whether the applicant has made a similar application for a similar or other liquor license on premises other than described in this application, and the disposition of the application, and if the applicant has ever had a liquor license denied, the reasons therefor.
H. A statement that the applicant has never been convicted of a gambling offense or felony and, if so, the particulars thereof; and is not disqualified to receive a license by reason of any matter or thing contained in this chapter or any other ordinance of the City, or the laws of the State.
I. Whether a previous license by any state or subdivision thereof, or by the Federal government, has been revoked or suspended and the reasons therefor.
J. Whether the applicant is an elected or appointed public official and, if so, the particulars thereof.
K. A statement that the applicant will not violate any of the laws of the United States or of the State, or any provision of this chapter or other ordinance of the City in the conduct of the business. (1996 Code § 3-25; amd. 2010 Code)
L. A statement that the applicant has obtained or will obtain dram shop liability insurance as required by State law prior to operation of the alcohol selling business, and the applicant shall provide a copy of the Certificate of Insurance to the City when obtained. (Ord. 1738, 1-29-2019)