(A) The procedure for the revocation or suspension of a city license shall consist of a written signed notice by the ABC Administrator and mailed to the licensee at the address of the licensed premises, describing the cause, circumstance, or occurrence and the time and date thereof for which the city license may be revoked and indicating the time and place of a hearing in regard thereto at least five (5) days thereafter at which the licensee and the representatives thereof shall be heard. The hearing shall be conducted by the ABC Administrator, and they shall control and make all decisions in regard to the introduction of evidence and shall hear all arguments in regard thereto. At the conclusion of the hearing, the ABC Administrator shall issue a written decision in regard thereto and mail a copy to the licensee at the address of the licensed premises.
(B) Appeals from a decision or order from the ABC Administrator will be addressed in accordance with KRS 241.200.
(C) Denials may be issued for various reasons as determined by the ABC Administrator, including but not limited to an incorrect or incomplete application, a felony within five (5) years, a previously revoked license, a misdemeanor involving alcoholic beverages, failure to pay license fees, failure to pass an inspection, or other matters in which the applicant is not in good standing with the city.
(Ord. 2024-4, passed 3-26-24)