(A) The County ABC Administrator may refuse to issue or renew a license for any of the following reasons:
(1) Causes for refusal to issue or renew a license and for suspension or revocation of a county license shall be the same as provided for state licenses according to KRS 243.450, 243.490 and 243.500, as well as violation of any county ordinance regarding alcoholic beverage licensing, sales or the administration thereof;
(2) If the applicant has done any act for which a revocation of license would be authorized; or
(3) If the applicant has made any false material statement in the license application.
(B) A license (new issuance, transfer or renewal) may be refused by the County ABC Administrator for any reason that he or she, in the exercise of his or her sound discretion, may deem sufficient.
(Ord. KOC 16-410-181, passed 5-17-2016)