Ordinance - #04-07 - 04/13/2004 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Section 7.51.08 establishes the kinds of licenses which may be issued. Section 7.51.09 authorizes the establishment of license fees by ordinance or resolution. Section 7.51.10 permits the Council, in its sound discretion, to grant or deny applications for licenses, or for the transfer or renewal of any license. Section 7.51.11 describes the information required in an application for a license. Section 7.51.12 requires a specific description of the premises to be licensed. Section 7.51.13 provides that applications for renewal of licenses must be filed at least 60 days before the date of expiration, and permits the council in its sound discretion to renew or not renew a license. Section 7.51.14 prohibits the transfer of a license without Council approval. Section 7.51.15 requires background and financial investigations of applicants for a license, renewal of a license or transfer of a license. Section 7.51.16 provides for a hearing on the issuance of a license. Section 7.51.17 establishes restrictions on the issuance of a license. Section 7.51.18 establishes the conditions of a liquor license that a licensee must follow to avoid suspension or revocation. The failure of a licensee to meet any one of the conditions of the license specified below shall result in a suspension of the license until the condition is met. Within 90 days after employment, every person selling or serving liquor in an establishment which has an "on -sale" license shall receive training regarding the selling or serving of liquor to customers. The training shall be provided by an organization approved by the Council. Proof of training of the servers shall be provided by the licensee. Every licensee is responsible for the conduct of the place of business and the conditions of sobriety and order in it. The act of any employee on the licensed premises is deemed the act of the licensee as well, and the licensee shall be liable to all penalties provided by this ordinance and the law equally with the employee. Every licensee shall allow any peace officer, health officer, city employee, or any other person designated by the Council to conduct compliance checks and to otherwise enter, inspect and search the premises of the licensee during business hours and after business hours during the time when customers remain on the premises without a warrant. No on -sale establishment shall display liquor to the public during hours when the sale of liquor is prohibited. 14