(A) The City ABC Administrator may refuse to issue 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 city 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 city ordinance regarding alcohol beverage licensing, sales, or the administration thereof;
(2) If the applicant has done any act for which a revocation of license would be authorized under local, state, or federal law; or
(3) If the applicant has made any false material statement in his or her application.
(B) An applicant who has been refused a license by the City ABC Administrator may appeal the refusal to the ABC Board pursuant to KRS 241.200.
(Ord. passed 11-14-2016)