A. The local liquor control commissioner shall have the right to examine, or cause to be examined, under oath, any applicant for an original local liquor license or for a renewal thereof, and to examine or cause to be examined the books and records of any such applicant; and take proof for his information in the performance of his duties relative to the original issuance or renewal of a liquor license, and for such purpose to issue subpoenas which shall be effective in any part of this state. For the purpose of obtaining any of the information desired by the local liquor control commissioner under this section, he may authorize his agent to act on his behalf, as provided by statute.
B. If the local liquor control commissioner determines that there is a license available and that the applicant has met all of the requirements for the issuance or renewal of a local liquor license, the license shall be issued.
C. If the local liquor control commissioner determines that there is no license available or that the applicant has not met the qualifications for issuance or renewal of a license, he/she shall notify the applicant in writing of his/her decision. If the applicant desires to appeal the decision of the local liquor control commissioner, he shall request in writing that the local liquor control commissioner reconsider his decision and hold a hearing to hear testimony and evidence supporting the applicant's request for a reversal of the decision. Such request shall be made in writing within fourteen (14) days of the decision to deny the application/renewal. Such hearing shall be held in accordance with the provisions set out in section 3-2-24 of this chapter. (Ord. 2008-861, 7-10-2008)