Staff explains city-code revocation rules and exceptions for inactive license holders

Jun 8, 2026

Staff told the License Committee that city code allows revocation of liquor licenses for prolonged nonoperation but includes exceptions for unforeseen circumstances such as natural disaster or fire, which could protect businesses closed for those reasons.

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A staff member reviewed city-code language and told the committee the code includes provisions that allow revocation when a licensee is not operating for an extended period, but it also provides exceptions for unforeseen circumstances.

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