(A) Procedure.
(1) Before filing an objection to renewal or request for revocation of a license with the state’s Liquor Control Commission, the Township Board shall serve the license holder, by first class mail, mailed not less than ten days prior to hearing with notice of a hearing, which notice shall contain the following:
(a) Notice of proposed action;
(b) Reasons for the proposed action;
(c) Date, time and place of hearing; and
(d) A statement that the licensee may present evidence and testimony and confront adverse witnesses.
(2) Following hearing, the Township Board shall submit to the license holder and the Commission a written statement of its findings and determination.
(B) Criteria for non-renewal or revocation. The Township Board shall recommend non-renewal or revocation of a license upon a determination by it that, based upon a preponderance of the evidence presented at hearing, either of the following exist:
(1) Violation of any of the restrictions on licenses set forth in § 110.02 of this chapter;
(2) Maintenance of a nuisance upon the premises; or
(3) Fraudulent information provided upon original application or application for renewal.
(Prior Code, § 16.002) (Ord. 152, passed 4-7-1983)