(A) Annexing license holders. The restrictions contained in this chapter shall in no way affect taverns and other business(es) holding retail liquor licenses, duly licensed by the county which are located in the territory annexed to the village. Licenses may be issued to them or renewed by the duly constituted authorities upon annexation; provided that thereafter, all of the restrictions and contingencies contained herein shall apply.
(B) Destroyed or damaged business. No license shall be held in existence by the mere payment of fees by any person, firm or corporation for a longer period than 90 days without a tavern or liquor business for the same being in complete and full operation. However, if a tavern or liquor business has been destroyed or damaged by fire or act of God and cannot be rebuilt or repaired within the 90-day period, then, in that event, the Mayor shall extend the period of time for which a liquor license may be held by the payment of fees without the tavern or liquor business being in full and complete operation for an additional 90 days. If either of the above stated periods of time passes without the particular tavern or liquor business returning to complete and full operation, the license for that particular business shall expire and not be subject to renewal, unless all other requirements of this chapter shall have been met.
(1994 Code, § 21-2-7)