§ 6-171. Public hearing on suspensions or revocation.

(a)

Upon findings by Georgetown-Quitman County of the probability of "due cause" as defined in section 6-172, the Commission of Georgetown-Quitman County shall at any regular or special public hearing called for that purpose establish a date, time and place for the conduct of a public hearing at which Georgetown-Quitman County shall determine if the alcoholic beverage license should be suspended, not renewed or revoked.

(b)

A notice of such public hearing shall be delivered to the licensee or manager in charge of the place of business (or to another authorized agent of the licensee), either personally by the inspector or by the Sheriff's Department of Quitman County; or by registered or certified mail to the address shown on the alcoholic beverage license. The notice shall be given a minimum of ten days prior to the conduct of the public hearing. If notice is given by registered or certified mail, notice shall be deemed given upon mailing.

(c)

The notice referred to in subsection (b) shall contain the following minimum information:

(1)

Name and address of license holder.

(2)

Location for which the license is issued.

(3)

A copy of Georgetown-Quitman County's resolution charging the licensee, on information and belief, with "due cause".

(4)

The date, time and place at which a public hearing will be held.

(d)

Upon conclusion of the public hearing, the Commission of Georgetown-Quitman County, by majority vote, shall determine whether there is "due cause" and whether there should be a revocation or suspension of the license or whether additional information is needed, in which case the hearing shall be adjourned to a date certain.

(e)

If there is a decision, as a result of a public hearing as hereinbefore provided, that the alcoholic beverage license of any licensee is suspended, non-renewed or revoked, such suspension or revocation shall become effective within 48 hours of such action by Georgetown-Quitman County.

(f)

An appeal may taken as provided for in subsection 6-134(2).

(Ord. No. 02-14, 10-14-14)