§ 4-58. Qualifications.

A licensee under this division must be and continue to be a person of good moral character, a resident of the United States for a period of at least two (2) years, and must meet the following additional qualifications, which shall be required during the entire period that the licensee shall hold the license.

(1)

The applicant shall not have had revoked, for cause, such as a violation of regulations or improper operation, within three (3) years next preceding his application, any license issued to him by any state, county, or municipality to sell distilled spirits, alcoholic liquor or malt beverages. This subsection shall not apply to any licenses heretofore revoked by this city.

(2)

The applicant shall make a sworn statement of his qualifications under paragraphs (1) and (2) and shall place it on file with the Alcohol Control Board before any license is issued. If the application covers a partnership, each member of the partnership must be qualified under paragraphs (1) and (2) to obtain a license and must make a sworn statement of those qualifications. Any misstatement or concealment of fact in the application shall be grounds for revocation of the license issued and shall make the applicant liable to prosecution for perjury under the laws of the state.

(3)

The applicant may not employ any person who has been convicted of a felony within the past five (5) years or who has been convicted or has a case pending for a crime involving the possession or sale of distilled spirits, malt beverages or intoxicating wines or liquors.

(4)

The applicant must not have any past due city taxes, bills, fees, assessments or any other charges.

(5)

A violation of any of the above qualifications and restrictions shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the license issued.

(Ord. No. 81-05, § I, 10-6-05)