§ 8-38. Night clubs, cabarets, taverns, or other similar establishments.

(a)

No license to operate a nightclub, cabaret, tavern or other similar establishment under NAICS Sector 72—Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) shall be issued to a corporation or association for a trade name as such. Any application for a corporation, association or in a trade name shall be made by an officer for its use, and such officer in making such application shall be held to assume all responsibility thereunder as individuals and shall be subject to all the provisions and penalties set forth herein or in any other ordinance of the county.

B.

No person shall be eligible for such license if he or the person who will have actual control and management of the business proposed to be operated:

(1)

Is a minor;

(2)

Is not a citizen of the state;

(3)

Has not been a bona fide resident of and maintained his principal place of abode in the county for at least one year prior to date of application;

(4)

Is not of good repute; or

(5)

Has had a license under suspension under the provisions of this article revoked within a five-year period next preceding the filing of the application.

( Ord. No. 17-27 , § 20, 11-20-2017)