(A) Any annual license authorized under this chapter shall not be issued, renewed, or transferred until on or after the date is set in the notice for hearing protests.
(B) If a renewal or transfer hearing, the hearing shall be held not later than 30 days preceding the expiration date of the annual license.
(C) An annual license shall not be issued, renewed, or transferred if the town finds from evidence presented at the hearing:
(1) The welfare of the people residing in the vicinity of the proposed annual licensed premises shall be adversely and seriously affected;
(2) The purpose of this chapter will not be carried out by the issuance, renewal, or transfer of the annual license;
(3) The number, type, and location of existing annual licenses meet the needs of the vicinity under consideration;
(4) The desires of the residents of the town will not be met and satisfied by the issuance, renewal, or transfer of the annual license; or
(5) Any other reasonable restrictions or standards which may be imposed by the town shall not be carried out by the issuance, renewal, or transfer of the annual license.
(Prior Code, § 4-1A-2)