(A) All applications for retail liquor dealer’s licenses shall be accompanied by a payment of a $200 non-refundable pre-application fee.
(B) The application shall be made to the Liquor Commissioner in writing, signed by the applicant if an individual, or by a duly authorized agent thereof if a club or corporation, verified by oath or affidavit, and shall contain the following information and statements:
(1) The name, date of birth and address of the applicant in the case of an individual; in the case of a partnership, the names, dates of birth and addresses of all the persons entitled to share in the profits thereof; and in the case of a corporation or club, the date of incorporation, the purpose for which it was organized, the names, dates of birth and addresses of the officers, directors and all stockholders owning more than 5% of the outstanding stock of the corporation;
(2) The citizenship of the applicant, his or her place of birth, and if a naturalized citizen, the time and place of his or her naturalization;
(3) A description of the business conducted by the applicant for the two years immediately prior to the date of his or her application;
(4) The address and description of the premises at which the applicant proposes to sell alcoholic liquor;
(5) A statement that the applicant is the owner of the premises at which he or she proposes to sell alcoholic liquor under a license issued pursuant to this chapter, or that he or she has a lease on said premises for the full period for which the license is to be issued. The Liquor Commissioner may, as a condition to the issuance of a license, require evidence of applicant’s ownership or leasing of such premises, including, but not limited to, title policies, deeds and executed leases;
(6) Proof of adequate insurance coverage for dram shop, liability, worker’s compensation, tenant or owners insurance for the premises and equipment;
(7) Whether the applicant has applied elsewhere for a liquor license, and the full particulars with respect to the disposition of such other application(s);
(8) A statement that the applicant has never been convicted of a felony and is not disqualified to receive a license by reason of any matter or provision contained in the laws of this state, or this chapter. Applicants are subject to a criminal background investigation to determine eligibility for such license. The authorization for such is deemed granted by the execution of the application. The investigatory agency shall furnish all records of convictions, unless expunged, to the Liquor Commissioner;
(9) Whether a previous license by any state or subdivision thereof, or by a federal government, has been revoked, and the reasons therefor;
(10) A statement that the applicant will not violate any state, federal or local laws in the conduct of his or her place of business; and
(11) Such other information as the Liquor Commissioner may require including, but not limited to, fingerprinting.
(2000 Code, § 111.03) (Ord. 4071, passed 9-20-2010)