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Division 3 Enforcement
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(a) The Authority shall have the power upon its own motion or upon complaint, and in accordance with the state liquor laws, to:

(1) Summarily suspend any Town license for a period not to exceed the maximum suspension period allowed by state law.

(2) Upon notice to the licensee and hearing, suspend any Town license for a period not to exceed the maximum suspension period allowed by state law.

(3) Upon notice to the licensee and hearing, revoke the license.

(4) Accept payment of a fine in lieu of suspension in accordance with Section 6-3-310 of this Code.

(b) Whenever the Authority or the Town Clerk receives a written complaint charging any person with a violation of the state liquor laws or the Town Liquor Code, the Authority shall cause an investigation to be made to determine the veracity of the charge. After investigating the charge and determining the probable truth of the charge, the Authority shall issue a written notice to show cause directed to such person. The notice to show cause shall be served personally or by certified mail to the licensee at the address contained in the license or to such other person at the person’s residence or principal place of business. The notice shall direct the person to appear at a certain place and at a time designated, which date shall be not earlier than ten (10) days after mailing, to show cause, if any, why the Town license should not be suspended or revoked or the person found in violation of the state liquor laws or Town Liquor Code. The notice shall further contain information generally describing the alleged charge. (Ord. 1380 §2, 2022)