(A) State law references. Causes for refusal to issue or renew a city license or for suspension or revocation of a city license shall be the same as provided for state licenses pursuant to KRS 243.450, 243.490, and 243.500.
(B) Violation of city ordinances. In addition to the above state law references, violation of any city ordinance concerning alcoholic beverage licensing, sales or the administration thereof shall also be grounds for refusal to issue or renew a license or suspension or revocation of a license.
(C) Delinquent taxes or fees. No license for the sale or trafficking of alcoholic beverages shall be granted or renewed to any person or entity that is delinquent in the payment of any taxes or fees due the city at the time of application for the license; nor shall any license be granted or renewed to sell alcoholic beverages upon any premises or property, owned and/or occupied by the licensee, for which there are any delinquent taxes or fees due the city. If a licensee becomes delinquent in the payment of any taxes due to the city at anytime during a license period, the license to sell alcoholic beverages shall be subject to revocation or suspension. The City ABC Administrator may, in his or her discretion, approve a license to sell alcoholic beverages after receiving from the City Clerk a written statement to the effect that the applicant for a license has paid or has made satisfactory arrangements with the City Clerk to pay any indebtedness represented by the unpaid and delinquent taxes or fees.
(D) Appeals. Appeals may be taken from any decision of the City ABC Administrator to the State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, pursuant to the provisions of KRS 241.200 and 243.550, and all other applicable state law.
(Ord. 2009-006, passed 7-6-09)