For any two non-wilful violations occurring within a period of five years such license shall be suspended for a period of not less than 45 days for the second violation or offense. For any three not wilful violations occurring within a period of five years, said license shall be revoked forthwith. The City Clerk shall after issuing any retail liquor license submit to the Liquor Control Commissioner of the State of Minnesota the full name and address of each person granted such license including the trade name, effective license date, date of expiration, change of address, change of ownership, suspension, cancellation, or the revocation of such license by the Council. Interest includes any pecuniary interest in the ownership, operation, management, or profits of retail liquor establishment other than bona fide rental agreements, bona fide loans or bona fide open accounts. No manufacturer or wholesaler shall either directly or indirectly own or control or have any financial interest in any retail business selling intoxicating liquor.
Liquor licenses are non-transferable.
Licenses shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the premises for which they are issued. Place of business is destroyed by fire or other catastrophe. License ceases business because of death or serious illness. Any act of the legislature or local option election prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors by the licensee. The licensee, during its first year of operation, ceases business due to financial reasons and a request is made within 30 days of ceasing business for a prorated refund of its liquor license fee.