§ 4-49. Conditions of license  


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  • (a) Generally. Every on-sale or off-sale license is subject to the conditions in the following subsections and all other provisions of this division, and to regulations promulgated by the state, and to state laws which are applicable to liquor violations.

    (b) Licensee's responsibility. Every licensee is responsible for the conduct of his place of business and the condition of sobriety and order in it. It shall be the licensee's responsibility to employ reputable employees that will conduct business in his absence in a legal manner. The act of any employee on the licensed premises authorized to sell intoxicating liquor is deemed the act of the licensee as well, and the licensee shall be liable for all penalties provided by this division and the law equally with the employee.

    (c) Inspections. Every licensee shall allow any peace officer, health officer, or properly designated officer or city employee to enter, inspect and search the premises of the licensee during business hours, and within 1½ hours after the closing time as prescribed by law; without a warrant.

(Ord. No. 1200A, § 1200.07A, 12-3-2003)