Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the procedures set forth under this chapter for the application and issuance of liquor licenses shall not apply to the renewal of licenses previously issued to the same applicant. With respect to such renewal of licenses, no formal application procedure shall be required and the sheriff shall cause the reissuance or cancellation of such license renewals in the following manner:
A. The sheriff shall have authority to renew any license granted under this chapter without presenting any request for renewal to the liquor board. Any request for renewal granted under this section shall be accompanied by payment of a renewal fee in an amount to be established by resolution of the liquor board. In the absence of any cause existing against reissuance of a license, the sheriff shall reissue a liquor license under this chapter.
B. The sheriff shall, where cause exists to believe that the renewal of a license under this chapter would be contrary to the public health, welfare, safety, or to the good order and welfare of the county, present the matter of the renewal of any such license to the liquor board for its consideration. Upon a finding, by the liquor board, that the renewal of a license under this chapter would be contrary to the public health, welfare, safety, or to the good order and welfare of the county, the liquor board shall enter an order denying the renewal of the liquor license.
C. Any licensee whose license renewal has been disapproved by the liquor board shall be notified in writing, in the manner provided for by section 7.04.120 of this chapter, upon which the licensee may avail himself of the procedures set forth therein. (Ord. 260A, 1-5-2022)