The failure of a licensee to meet any one of the conditions of the license specified below shall result in a suspension of the license until the condition is met.
(A) All persons selling or serving liquor in an establishment with an annual on-sale license must receive training regarding the selling and serving of liquor to customers, within 90 days after the employee’s first date of employment and annually thereafter. All persons selling or serving liquor which has a seasonal or temporary license must receive training regarding the selling and serving of liquor to customers before the person serves or sells liquor and annually thereafter. Liquor server training must include how to deal with aggressive customers, how to respond to altercations, when to refuse service, liabilities of the workers, and handling of aggressive or hostile customers. The training shall be provided by an organization approved by the Council. Proof of training shall be provided to the city Administrative Office by the licensee. The certificates of training shall be displayed in a prominent location.
(B) Every licensee is responsible for the conduct of the place of business and the conditions of sobriety and order in it. The act of any employee on the licensed premises is deemed the act of the licensee as well, and the licensee shall be liable to all penalties provided by this chapter and the law equally with the employee. Employees shall report any violent, abusive or hostile acts to the law enforcement agency immediately.
(C) Every licensee shall allow any peace officer, health officer, city employee, or any other person designated by the Council to conduct compliance checks and to otherwise enter, inspect, and search the premises of the licensee during business hours and after business hours during the time when customers remain on the premises without a warrant.
(D) No on-sale establishment shall display liquor to the public during hours when the sale of liquor is prohibited.
(E) Compliance with financial responsibility requirements of state law and of this chapter is a continuing condition of any license.
(F) Every licensee shall be responsible to ensure his or her business is conducted in the style and manner described in his or her application.
(Ord. 253, passed 3-12-07; Am. Ord. 309, passed 2-14-11; Am. Ord. 337, passed 5-14-12)