§ 4-203. Suspension and revocation—Generally.

(a)

Summary action. There shall be no summary seizure of licenses under this chapter, unless there exists in the city a state of emergency duly declared; after any such seizure, a hearing shall be held as soon as practicable, except as authorized under section 4-32 of this chapter.

(b)

Action by alcohol control board. The alcohol control board shall have full power and authority to revoke, refuse to renew, suspend, fine, or place on probation with or without conditions any license to sell distilled spirits, wine, and/or malt beverages for a violation of this Code, or of the state or federal laws, or when the continued operation of the licensed business is detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the public.

(c)

Emergency suspension. The city manager is authorized to suspend the sale of alcoholic beverages under any license for any emergency situation when it deems such suspension necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, or welfare. Such suspension may be made effective immediately and shall remain in force until the mayor and city council determine that the emergency is over or until the next meeting of the city council, at which time the suspension shall cease unless it is extended by mayor and city council.

(Ord. No. 81-05, § I, 10-6-05; Ord. No. 08-10, § 13, 3-18-10)