(A) Upon the occurrence of one or more of the causes for revocation and suspension, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Administrator may, upon his or her own initiative or upon complaint, give notice requiring the licensee to show cause why a revocation or suspension should not occur and give notice of the time and place of a hearing on possible revocation or suspension. Upon the licensee’s failure to show cause, such a suspension or revocation may be ordered by the ABC Administrator. The licensee shall be afforded the right to:
(1) Reasonable notice of the charge;
(2) Representation;
(3) Presentation of such evidence and witnesses as in its discretion are appropriate to the issues; and
(4) A finding reasonably supported by the evidence.
(B) The ABC Administrator may designate a city employee or other person to act as a hearing officer to conduct the hearing for which provision is hereinbefore made. In the event of such a designation, the Hearing Officer’s determination shall be in the form of a recommendation upon which the ABC Administrator shall determine appropriate action.
(Ord. 2011-06, passed 9-12-2011)