§ 6-147. Sales without license or to minors a violation; penalties.

(a)

Sales without license. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any person who engages in the business of selling malt beverages, wine or distilled spirits, whether by a single act or more often, in the city, without first obtaining the city license required in article II of this chapter for that line of business, for the calendar year in which such business is conducted; any person engaging in such business in the city after such license has expired or has been revoked; and any person violating any other provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction for each offense, be punished as provided in section 1-11.

(b)

Sales to minors. Any person who engages in the business of selling malt beverages, wine or distilled spirits, who shall be convicted for selling malt beverages, wine or distilled spirits to a minor, as defined by this chapter, shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine and license suspension as follows:

(1)

First offense: A fine of $500.00;

(2)

Second offense, if occurring within 12 months of the first offense: A fine of $500.00 and suspension of the licensee's license for a period of 30 days from the date of conviction;

(3)

Third offense, if occurring within 24 months of the first offense: A fine of $500.00 and suspension of the licensee's license for a period of 12 months from the date of conviction; and

(4)

Fourth offense, if occurring within 36 months of the first offense: A fine of $500.00 and permanent suspension of the licensee's license.

(c)

Petition for hearing on license suspension. Any person whose license is suspended, pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, shall be entitled to petition the city council for a hearing due to the suspension of their license pursuant to section 6-44.

(Ord. of 9-12-95, § XVI)