Ord 554City of Shorewood
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
Ordinance 554
Amending Shorewood City Code Chapter 401, Liquor Regulations
CHAPTER 401
LIQUOR REGULATIONS
Section
401.01
Municipal Liquor Store abolished
401.02
State statutes adopted
401.03
Definitions
401.04
License required
401.05
Classification of licenses
401.06
License and investigation fees
401.07
Off sale I Licenses, number of
401.08
Persons ineligible for licenses
401.09
Application for a license
401.10
Licensing procedures
401.11
Renewal applications
401.12
Transfer of license
401.13
Restrictions on license
401.14
Tenn of license
401.15
Bond and insurance requirements
401.16
Conditions of license
401.17
Hours of operation
401.18
Prohibited acts and conditions
401.19
Suspension or revocation of license
401.20
Enforcement
401.21
Violation
401.22
License violation administrative penalties
401.01 MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE ABOLISHED.
The city has determined to abolish the operation of municipal liquor stores for the
off -sale of intoxicating liquor, effective on the date of the issuance of one or more private
off -sale intoxicating beverage licenses. Liquor may be sold elsewhere in the city as provided by
this chapter.
(Ord. 441, passed 11 -5 -2007)
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401.02 STATE STATUTE ADOPTED.
The provisions of M.S. Chapter 340A, as they may be amended from time to time, with
reference to the definition of terms, conditions of operation, restrictions on consumption,
provisions relating to sales, hours of sale, and all other matters pertaining to the retail sale,
distribution, and consumption of intoxicating liquor and 3.2% percent malt liquor are hereby
adopted by reference and are made a part of this chapter as if set out in full. It is the intention of
the City Council that all future amendments to M.S. Chapter 340A are hereby adopted by
reference or referenced as if they had been in existence at the time this chapter is adopted.
(Ord. 441, passed 11 -5 -2007)
401.03 DEFINITIONS.
In addition to or as a supplement to the definitions contained in M.S. § 340A.101, as it
may be amended from time to time, the following terms are defined for the propose of this
chapter.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE. Any beverage containing more than one -half 412 of one TOA
percent alcohol by volume and includes the term LIQUOR as used in this chapter.
CLUB. An incorporated organization organized under the laws of the state for civic, fraternal,
social, or business purposes, for intellectual improvement, or for the promotion of sports, or a
congressionally chartered veterans' organization, which:
a. Has more than 30 members;
b. Has owned or rented a building or space in a building for more than one
year that is suitable and adequate for the accommodation of its members;
and
C. Is directed by a board of directors, executive committee, or other similar
body chosen by the members at a meeting held for that purpose. No
member, officer, agent, or employee shall receive any profit from the
distribution or sale of beverages to the members of the club, or their
guests, beyond a reasonable salary or wages fixed and voted each year by
the governing body.
DISTILLED SPIRITS. Ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, spirits of wine, whiskey, rum,
brandy, gin, and other distilled spirits, including all dilutions and mixtures thereof, for
nonindustrial use.
EXCLUSIVE LIQUOR STORE. An establishment used exclusively for the sale of those items
authorized by state law (M.S. § 340A.412, Subd. 14).
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INTOXICA TING LIQUOR. Ethyl alcohol, distilled, fermented, spirituous, vinous, and malt
beverages containing more than 3.2% percent of alcohol by weight.
MALT LIQUOR. Any beer, ale, or other beverage made from malt by fermentation and
containing not less than one -half 4,2 of one 4°A percent alcohol by volume.
MINOR. Any person under 21 years of age.
OFF -SALE. The sale of alcoholic beverages in original packages for consumption off the
licensed premises only.
ON -SALE. The sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the licensed premises only.
PACKAGE. A sealed or corked container of alcoholic beverages.
RESTAURANT. An establishment, other than a hotel, under the control of a single proprietor
or manager, where meals are regularly prepared on the premises and served at tables to the
general public, and having a minimum seating capacity for guests as prescribed by the
appropriate license issuing authority.
3.2% PERCENT MALT LIQUOR. Malt liquor containing not less than one -half 412 of one 4%
percent alcohol by volume nor more than 3.2% percent alcohol by weight.
WINE. The product made from the normal alcoholic fermentation of grapes, including still
wine, sparkling and carbonated wine, wine made from condensed grape must, wine made from
other agricultural products than sound, ripe grapes, imitation wine, compounds sold as wine,
vermouth, cider, perry and salve, in each instance containing not less than one -half 44 of one 4-OA
percent nor more than 24% percent alcohol by volume for nonindustrial use. WINE does not
include DISTILLED SPIRITS as defined by state statute.
(Ord. 441, passed 11 -5 -2007)
401.04 LICENSE REQUIRED.
Except as provided in this chapter, no person may directly or indirectly, on any pretense
or by any device, sell, barter, keep for sale, charge for possession, or otherwise dispose of
alcoholic beverages as part of a commercial transaction without having obtained the required
license or permit.
(Ord. 441, passed 11 -5 -2007) Penalty, see § 104.01
401.05 CLASSIFICATION OF LICENSES.
Licenses shall be of the following kinds:
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Subd. 1. On -sale 3.2% percent malt liquor. These licenses may only be issued to
restaurants, hotels, clubs, golf courses, and establishments used exclusively for
the sale of 3.2% percent malt liquor for consumption on the premises only.
Subd. 2. On -sale intoxicating liquor licenses. These licenses may be issued only to
hotels, clubs, theaters, bowling centers, and restaurants and shall permit "on- sale"
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Subd.-473. On -sale wine licenses. These licenses shall be issued only to restaurants with a
seating capacity for not fewer than 25 guests meeting the qualifications of M.S. §
340A.404, Subd. 5, and shall permit only the sale of wine not exceeding -14 24
percent alcohol by volume, for consumption on the licensed premises only, in
conjunction with the sale of food. A wine license authorizes the sale of wine on
all days of the week. A holder of an on -sale wine license who is also licensed to
sell 3.2 percent malt liquor at on -sale pursuant to M.S. §340A.411, is allowed to
sell intoxicating malt liquors at on -sale without an additional license.
Subd. 4 -5. Special club license. These licenses shall be issued only to incorporated clubs
which have been in existenee for- 20 years or more or to and congressionally
chartered veterans' organizations which have been in existence for tm three years
of mefe and liquor sales will only be to members and bona fide guests, except that
a club may permit the general public to participate in a wine tasting conducted at
the club under section M.S. §340A.419.
Subd. 5 -6. Special license for Sunday sales. Licenses authorizing sales on Sunday between
the hours of 10:00 a.m. Sunday and 1:00 a.m. Monday in conjunction with the
serving of food may be issued to any hotel, restaurant or club which has facilities
for serving at least 30 guests at one time and which has an "on- sale" intoxicating
liquor license.
Subd. 6 -7. Temporary on -sale 3.2% percent malt liquor or intoxicating liquor. These
licenses may be issued only to clubs, charitable, religious or nonprofit
organizations as provided in M.S. § 340A.404.
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Subd. 7 -9. Off -sale 3.2% percent malt liquor. These licenses shall permit the sale of 3.2%
percent malt liquor at retail in the original package for consumption off the
premises only.
Subd. 8 9. Off -sale intoxicating liquor licenses. These licenses may be issued only to
exclusive liquor stores.
Subd. 9. Extended Hours 2: 00 a.m. liquor license. These licenses may be issued at the
discretion and approval of the city council to allow sales of intoxicating liquor
and 3.2 percent malt liquor between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. with a
permit issued by the commissioner pursuant to MN Statute §340A.504 Subd.7.
(Ord. 441, passed 11 -5 -2007; Am. Ord. 513, passed 6 -9 -2014)
401.06 LICENSE AND INVESTIGATION FEES.
Subd. 1. Fees established. The investigation fees and annual fees for liquor shall be as
provided in § 1301.02 of this code. the City's Master Fee Schedule.
Subd. 2. Payment of fees, disposition. Each application for a license shall be accompanied
by a receipt for payment in full of the required fees. All fees shall be paid into the
General Fund.
Subd. 3. Refunds.
a. If an application for a license is rejected, the city shall refund the amount
paid for the license fee. The investigation fee is not refundable.
b. No refund of all or any part of a license fee shall be made except as
authorized by statute.
(Ord. 441, passed 11 -5 -2007)
401.07 OFF SALE LICENSES, NUMBER OF.
The City Council is authorized to issue the following "or -sale" licenses:
Subd. 1. Off -sale intoxicating liquor licenses, which may be issued only to exclusive liquor
stores. City council may limit the number of off -sale intoxicating liquor licenses
by ordinance.
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Subd. 2. The numbe-Y of off sale intwdeating liquor- heemses shall be lifnited to two until
january ., 2013.
On -sale intoxicating liquor licenses may be issued in statutory cities of 5,000 to
10,000 population not to exceed six licenses pursuant to M.S. §340A.413. Subd. 4.
Exclusions from license limits are as follows:
On -sale intoxicating liquor licenses may be issued to the following entities by a
city, in addition to the number authorized by this section:
(1) clubs, or congressionally chartered veterans' organizations;
(2) restaurants;
(3) establishments that are issued licenses to sell wine pursuant to section M.S.§
340A.404, Subd. 5;
(4) theaters that are issued licenses under section M.S.§ 340A.404;
(5) hotels; and
(6) bowling centers.
(Ord. 441, passed 11 -5 -2007)
401.08 PERSONS INELIGIBLE FOR LICENSES.
No license shall be granted to any person made ineligible for a license by state law. No
license may be issued to:
Subd. 1. A person under 21 years of age;
Subd. 2. A person who has had an intoxicating liquor or 3.2% percent malt liquor license
revoked within five years of the license application, or to any person who at the
time of the violation owns any interest, whether as a holder of more than -5-OA five
percent of the capital stock of a corporation licensee, as a partner or otherwise, in
the premises or in the business conducted thereon, or to a corporation,
partnership, association, enterprise, business, or firm in which any such person is
in any manner interested;
Subd. 3. A person not of good moral character and repute; and /or
Subd. 4. A person who has a direct or indirect interest in a manufacturer, brewer, or
wholesaler. In addition, no new retail license may be issued to, and the City
Council may refuse to renew the license of, a person who, within five years of the
license application, has been convicted of a felony or a willful violation of a
federal or state law or local ordinance governing the manufacture, sale,
distribution, or possession for sale or distribution of an alcoholic beverage. The
city or appropriate state agency may require that fingerprints be taken and
forwarded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for purposes of a criminal
history check.
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(Ord. 441, passed 11 -5 -2007)
401.09 APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE.
Subd. 1. In addition to the information required by the state Liquor Control Commission
and state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the initial application shall also
contain the further information required in this section, as well as other
information that the Council may from time to time require. Every application for
a license to sell alcoholic beverages shall be made on a form supplied by the city
and shall state the following:
a. Applicant's name and address;
b. Applicant's age;
C. Representations as to applicant's character with such references as the
Council may require;
d. Applicant's citizenship;
C. The type of license the applicant is seeking;
f. The business in connection with which the proposed license will operate
and its location;
g. Whether applicant is an individual, partnership, corporation or other form
of organization;
h. If the applicant is an individual, the requested personal information about
the applicant and his or her background;
i. If the applicant is a partnership, the names and addresses of all partners
and the requested personal information about each partner and his or her
background. The financial interest of each partner shall be disclosed, and a
managing partner shall be designated. A true copy of the partnership
agreement shall be submitted with the original application form;
j. If the applicant is a corporation or other organization, the names and
addresses of all officers and the proposed manager, and the requested
personal information about each and his or her background. The names,
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addresses, and financial interest shall be disclosed for all corporate
shareowners who, together with direct relatives, have a controlling interest
of the assets of said corporation, and the requested personal information
shall be furnished about each such person and his or her background. Tice
copies of the articles of incorporation and corporate bylaws shall be
submitted with the original application form;
k. The amount of assets which the applicant has in the business premises,
fixtures, stock and operating capital shall be disclosed, together with proof
of the source of such assets;
1. The names and addresses of all persons, other than those listed above, who
have any financial interest in the business, premises, fixtures, stock or
operating capital, together with the amount and nature of such interest and
the terms for payment or other reimbursement thereof. This shall include
but not be limited to all lessors, mortgagors, lenders, lien holders, trustors,
and persons who have cosigned notes or otherwise loaned, pledged or
extended security to the applicant for any indebtedness;
m. The address and legal description of the premises to be licensed and plans
of the site and all buildings thereon, showing all appropriate dimensions;
n. If the applicant is an individual, the application form shall be executed by
that person. If the applicant is a partnership, the application form shall be
executed by the managing partner, and if the applicant is a corporation or
other organization the application form shall be executed by a corporate or
organization officer;
o. How long applicant has been in that business;
P. How long applicant has been in that business at that place; and
q. Such other information as the Council may require from time to time.
Subd. 2. Every application for any license to sell alcoholic beverages shall also include a
copy of each summons received by the applicant under M.S. §340A.802 during
the preceding year.
Subd. 3. In addition to containing the information prescribed in this section, the application
for any license to sell alcoholic beverages shall also include the form prescribed
by the state Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division and shall be verified
and filed with the City Administrator /City Clerk.
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Subd. 4. It shall be unlawful to make any false statement in any application.
(Ord. 441, passed 11 -5 -2007) Penalty, see § 104.01
401.10 LICENSING PROCEDURES.
Subd. 1. Investigation.
a. Initial applications. At the time of each original application for a license,
the applicant shall also pay in full an investigation fee. The city shall
investigate all facts set out in the application. All initial applications for a
license shall be referred to the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department
for verification and investigation of the facts set forth in the application.
The Police Department shall make a written recommendation and report to
the City Council. Such report shall include, but shall not be limited to, a
list of all violations of federal, state, or city law committed by the
applicant, officers, and directors, if the applicant is a corporation, and
managers as disclosed in the application. Upon an initial application the
Police Department shall also conduct a preliminary background and
financial investigation of the applicant.
b. Renewal applications. All renewal applications shall be referred to the
South Lake Minnetonka Police Department for verification and
investigation of the matters set forth in the renewal application and
determined by the City Administrator /City Clerk to require further
investigation.
C. Investigation results. Without limiting the discretion of the City Council
to deny a license application for other reasons, no license shall be issued if
the results of the investigation show, to the satisfaction of the City
Council, that issuance would not be in the public interest.
Subd. 2. The issuance of any license hereunder is and shall remain at the sole and absolute
discretion of the City Council.
Subd. 3. All licenses shall be and are issued subject to conformance with all provisions of
this chapter and all other applicable regulations, ordinances, laws, and statutes.
Subd. 4. Each license issued hereunder shall be issued to the applicant only. Each such
license shall be issued only for the premises described in the application and shall
not be effective beyond the compact and contiguous space described therein.
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(Ord. 441, passed 11 -5 -2007)
401.11 RENEWAL APPLICATIONS.
At least 50 30 days before a license issued under this chapter is to be renewed, an
application for renewal shall be filed with the city. The decision whether or not to renew a
license rests within the sole discretion of the Council. No licensee has a right to have the license
renewed.
(Ord. 441, passed 11 -5 -2007)
401.12 TRANSFER OF LICENSE.
No license issued under this chapter may be transferred without the approval of the City
Council. Any transfer of stock of a corporate licensee is deemed to be a transfer of the license,
and a transfer of stock without prior Council approval is a ground for revocation of the license.
An application to transfer a license shall be treated the same as an application for a new license,
and all of the provisions of this code applying to applications for a license shall apply.
(Ord. 441, passed 11 -5 -2007)
401.13 RESTRICTIONS ON LICENSE.
The following provisions shall govern the initial issuance of a license and the continued
validity of a license issued pursuant to this chapter:
Subd. 1. Each license shall be issued only to the applicant and for the premises described
in the application.
Subd. 2. Not more than one license shall be directly or indirectly issued within the city to
any one person.
Subd. 3. No license shall be granted or renewed for operation on any premises on which
taxes, assessments, utility charges, service charges, or other financial claims of
the city are delinquent and unpaid.
Subd. 4. No license shall be issued for any place or any business ineligible for a license
under state law.
Subd. 5. No license shall be granted within 200 feet of any school or any church.
(Ord. 441, passed 11 -5 -2007)
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401.14 TERM OF LICENSE.
All licenses shall expire on the last day of May in each year. Each license shall be issued
for a period of one year; except, that if a portion of the license year has elapsed when the
application is made, a license may be issued for the remainder of the year for a pro rata fee. In
computing the fee, any unexpired fraction of a month shall be counted as one month.
(Ord. 441, passed 11 -5 -2007)
401.15 BOND AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
Subd. 1. Bond, insurance or cash required. Any person or corporation licensed to sell
alcoholic beverages at on -sale or off -sale shall demonstrate proof of financial
responsibility with regard to liability imposed by M.S. § 340A.801 to the
Commissioner of Public Safety as a condition of the continuance, issuance, or
renewal of his or her license. Proof of financial responsibility may be given by
filing:
a. A certificate that there is in effect an insurance policy or pool providing
for the following minimum coverages:
(1) $50,000 because of bodily injury to any one person in any one
occurrence and subject to the limit of one person; in the amount of
$100,000 because of bodily injury to two or more persons in any
one occurrence; in the amount of $10,000 because of injury to or
destruction of property of others in any one occurrence;
(2) $50,000 for loss of means of support of any one person in any one
occurrence and subject to the limit of one person; $100,000 for loss
of means of support of two or more persons in any one occurrence;
or
b. A bond of a surety company with minimum coverages as provided in
Subd. La. above; or
C. A certificate of the commissioner of finance that the licensee has
deposited with him or her $100,000 in cash or securities which may
legally be purchased by savings banks or for the trust funds having a
market value of $100,000.
Subd. 2. Approval of security. The security offered under Subd. 1 above shall be
approved by the City Council, and in the case of applicants for "on -sale wine" or
"intoxicating malt liquor /wine" licenses by the State Liquor Control Director.
Surety bonds and liability insurance policies shall be approved as to form by the
city.
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Subd. 3. Failure to obtain insurance. A licensed business operating without having the
liability insurance required on file at all times with the City Administrator /City
Clerk, shall immediately and without prior notice to the licensee and without
action of the City Council have any license granted by the city prior thereto
revoked, and the license may not be reissued until proof of compliance with the
fmancial responsibility requirements is presented to the City Administrator /City
Clerk and upon review and approval of the same by the City Council.
(Ord. 441, passed 11 -5 -2007)
401.16 CONDITIONS OF LICENSE.
Every license is subject to the conditions in the following subdivisions and all other
provisions of this chapter and of any other applicable ordinance, state law or regulation.
Subd. 1. Conduct of business. Every licensee is responsible for conduct of his or her place
of business and the conditions of sobriety and order in it. The act of any employee
on the licensed premises authorized to sell intoxicating liquor therein is deemed
the act of the licensee as well, and the licensee shall be liable to all penalties
provided by this chapter and the law equally with the employee.
Subd. 2. License to be posted. All licensed premises shall have the license posted in a
conspicuous place at all times.
Subd. 3. Sales to certain persons restricted. No alcoholic beverage shall be sold or served
to any intoxicated person or to any person under 21 years of age.
Subd. 4. Minors on the premises.
a. No person under the age of 18 years shall be employed in any
rooms constituting the place in which intoxicating liquors or 3.2%
percent malt liquor are sold at retail on -sale, except that persons
under the age of 18 may be employed as musicians or to perform
the duties of a bus person or dishwashing services in places
deemed as a restaurant, hotel, motel, or other multipurpose building
serving food in rooms in which intoxicating liquors or 3.2%
percent malt liquor are sold at retail on -sale.
b. No person under the age of 21 years may enter a licensed
establishment except to work, consume meals on premises that
qualify as a restaurant, or attend social functions that are held in a
portion of the premises where liquor is not sold.
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Subd. 5. Gambling or gambling devices. No gambling or any gambling device shall be
permitted on any 3.2% percent licensed premises.
Subd. 6. Display during prohibited hours. No "on- sale" establishment shall display liquor
to the public during hours when the sale of liquor is prohibited.
Subd. 7. Inspections. Every licensee shall allow any peace officer, health officer or
properly designated officer, or employee of the city to enter, inspect and search
the premises of the licensee during business hours without a search and seizure
warrant and may seize all intoxicating liquors found on the licensed premises.
(Ord. 441, passed 11 -5 -2007)
401.17 HOURS OF OPERATION.
Subd. 1. 3.21% percent malt liquor. No sale of 3.2% percent malt liquor shall be made on
any Sunday between the hours of 472:00 a.m. and 120:00 noon a.m. No sale shall
be made between the hours of 4-2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. of any other day.
Subd. 2. Intoxicating liquor; on -sale. No sale of intoxicating liquor for consumption on
the licensed premises may be made:
a-.(1) Between 472:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on the days of Tuesday Monday
through Saturday;
1} Between 12:00 raid,igh a Q.nn a.m. on ra,,,,a.ys,
s.(2) After - 12:00 a.m. on Sundays, except as provided by a special license for
Sunday sales as provided by § 401.05, Subd. 7 or with a city issued wine license
as provided in §401.05, Subd.3;
Subd. 3. Intoxicating liquor; off-sale. The hours of operation shall be as provided in
M.S.§ 340A.504.
Subd. 4. Extended Hours after 1:00 a.m.; permit fee. No licensee may sell intoxicating
liquor or 3.2 percent malt liquor on sale between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 2:00
a.m. unless the licensee has obtained a permit from the commissioner and
approval of the City Council. Permits are effective for one year from the date of
issuance.
(Ord. 441, passed 11 -5 -2007; Am. Ord. 448, passed 4 -14 -2008) Penalty, see § 104.01
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401.18 PROHIBITED ACTS AND CONDITIONS.
Subd. 1. Liquor in unlicensed places. No person shall mix or prepare liquor for
consumption in any public place or place of business unless it has a license to sell
liquor "on- sale" or a permit from the Liquor Control Director under M.S.
§340A.414 and §340A.504.
Subd. 2. Consumption in public places. No person shall consume liquor on a public
highway, public park, or other public place. This provision does not apply to
consumption at the Community Center with the prior approval of the City
Council.
(Ord. 441, passed 11 -5 -2007) Penalty, see § 104.01
401.19 SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE.
Subd. 1. The violation of any provision or condition of this chapter by a liquor licensee or
his or her agent shall be grounds for revocation or suspension of the license.
Subd. 2. The Council may either suspend, for not to exceed 60 days, or revoke any liquor
license upon finding that the licensee has failed to comply with any applicable
statute, regulation, or ordinance relating to intoxicating liquor. No suspension or
revocation shall take effect until the licensee has been afforded an opportunity for
a hearing.
Subd. 3. A license granted under this chapter may be revoked or suspended by the Council
after written notice to the licensee and a public hearing. The notice shall give at
least eight days- notice of the time and place of the hearing and shall state the
nature of the charges against the licensee. The Council may suspend any license
pending a hearing on revocation or suspension.
(Ord. 441, passed 11 -5 -2007)
401.20 ENFORCEMENT.
It shall be the duty of all law enforcement officers of the city to enforce the provisions of
this chapter, to search premises and seize evidence of law violation and preserve the same as
evidence against any person alleged to be violating this chapter, and to prepare the necessary
processes and papers therefore.
(Ord. 441, passed 11 -5 -2007)
401.21 VIOLATION.
Any person violating any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, unless a
different penalty is specified by state statute.
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(Ord. 441, passed 11 -5 -2007) Penalty, see § 104.01
401.22 LICENSE VIOLATION ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES.
Any licensee found to have violated this chapter, or whose employee shall have violated
this chapter, shall be charged an administrative fine as provided in § 13 01.02 of this eode. the
City Master Fee Schedule.
(Ord. 441, passed 11 -5 -2007)
WHEREAS, The Shorewood City Council administers and regulates the liquor licensing
regulations within the city adhering to Minnesota State Statutes and the Minnesota Department
of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division guidelines.
WHEREAS, In the public's interest the council provides for the issuance and the regulation of
liquor licensing and regulation in the community.
WHEREAS, In review of Shorewood City Code Chapter 401, staff found a number of
discrepancies and houselceeping items, to consider for amendment to the chapter, to better align
with State regulations and local enforcement of the requirements and the last thorough review
was performed in 2007.
NOW THEREFORE the City Council of the City of Shorewood, Minnesota, ordains:
Section 1. That Ordinance 554 Amending Shorewood City Code, Chapter 401, Liquor
Regulations has been hereby approved and adopted.
Section 2. This Ordinance 554 adopting the Amendments to City Code, Chapter 401, Liquor
Regulations shall talce effect upon publication in the City's official newspaper.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Shorewood, Minnesota, this 26th day of
February 2018.
ATTEST:
Sandie Thone, City Clerk
Scott rby, M or
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