A. Violation: The commissioner may suspend, for not more than thirty (30) days, or revoke for cause any liquor dealer's license for any violation of any provision of this chapter or for any violation of the laws of the state pertaining to the sale of alcoholic liquor.
B. Written Order: If the commissioner has reason to believe that any continued operation of a premises will immediately threaten the welfare of the community, the commissioner may, upon issuance of a written order stating the reason for such conclusion and without notice of hearing, order the licensed premises closed for not more than seven (7) days, giving the licensee an opportunity to be heard during that period, except that if such licensee shall also be engaged in the conduct of another business or businesses on the licensed premises, such order shall not be applicable to such other business or businesses.
C. Notice And Hearing: No license shall be revoked or suspended except after a public hearing by the commissioner with a five (5) day written notice to the licensee affording licensee an opportunity to appear and defend.
D. Order Of Revocation Or Suspension: The commissioner shall within five (5) days after such hearing, if the commissioner determines after such hearing that license should be revoked or suspended, state the reasons for such determination in a written order of revocation or suspension and shall serve a copy of such order within five (5) days upon licensee. (Ord. 2013-22, 10-28-2013)