(A) The City Council may suspend for a period of time, to be determined by the Council, not to exceed 60 days, issue a fine not to exceed $2,000 for each violation, or revoke any liquor license, or impose any combination of these sanctions, upon finding that the licensee has failed to comply with any applicable statute, regulation, or provision of this chapter relating to liquor. In the event of a violation of state and/or local liquor laws, the City Council may act as the hearing body and follow guidelines as outlined in City Policy Chapter 1.06, Liquor Violation Policy. No suspension or revocation takes effect until the license or permit holder has been given an opportunity for a hearing under sections 14.57 to 14.69 of the Administrative Procedure Act (M.S. §§ 14.57 to 14.69).
(B) In addition to the process contained in this section for civil license violations, violation of this chapter is also a criminal offense. Any person violating the provisions of this chapter or M.S. Ch. 340A, as it may be amended from time to time, or any rules promulgated under that chapter as they may be amended from time to time, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished as provided by law.
(C) Non-payment of a fine is grounds for suspension or revocation of a liquor license.
(Ord. 1060, passed 12-5-17)