A. Any licensee may renew his license at the expiration thereof; provided, that he is then qualified to receive a license and the premises for which such renewal license is sought is suitable for such purpose; provided further, that the renewal privilege herein provided for shall not be construed as a vested right which shall in any case prevent the village president and board of trustees from decreasing the number of licenses to be issued within his jurisdiction.
B. All applications for renewal licenses must be filed with the liquor control commissioner or any member of the liquor control commission at least ten (10) days prior to the date of expiration of said license and the required fee paid.
C. No license shall be renewed if complaint has been received by the liquor control commission as to the manner in which the applicant for such renewal has carried on the business authorized by such license until a hearing has been made upon such complaint before the liquor control commission. Such hearing shall be held pursuant to the provisions of section 3-2-25 of this chapter. (2016 Code)