A complaint may be filed with the Commissioner by no less than any five residents of the County of McHenry stating that any retailer licensee, subject to jurisdiction of the Commissioner, has been or is violating the provisions of the Commissioner, has been or is violating the provisions of this Ordinance or the act or the rules or regulations issued pursuant thereto. Such complaint shall be in writing in a form of an affidavit signed and sworn to by those parties complaining. The complaint shall state the particular provision, rule or regulations believed to have been violated and those facts in detail upon which belief is based. If the Commissioner is satisfied that the complaint substantially charges a violation and that from the facts alleged there is reasonable cause for such belief, he/she shall set the matter for hearing in accordance with §§ 5.08.290, 5.08.300 and 5.08.310 of this Ordinance, and shall serve a copy of the Complaint and notice upon the licensee of the time and place of such hearing. Such notice shall be served at least three (3) days prior to the hearing.
(Ord. O-201406-12-020, § 25, passed 6-17-2014; Ord. 7468, passed 3-19-2019)