§ 6-28. Licensing procedure.

(a)

Application. Application forms for a license to sell intoxicating liquor, 3.2 percent liquor or wine in the form prescribed by the state commissioner of public safety may be obtained from the city clerk. In addition to the form prescribed by the state commissioner of public safety, the city council may require such additional information as deemed necessary or helpful in passing on the application.

(b)

Financial responsibility; requirements. No retail license to sell intoxicating liquor, 3.2 percent malt liquor or wine may be issued or renewed unless the applicant has filed with the city clerk the proof of financial responsibility required by Minn. Stats. § 340A.409.

(c)

Investigation of applicant. An investigation of the applicant's background and financial status shall be conducted. The city council shall have the authority to charge an investigative fee equal to the actual cost to the city of such investigation but not to exceed the amount established by the council. No license may be issued or renewed if the results of the investigation show to the satisfaction of the city council, that issuance or renewal would not be in the public interest.

(Code 1993, § 6-3.01)

State law reference

Investigation fees, Minn. Stats. § 340A.412, subd. 2.