Criminal convictions are not required for the imposition of suspensions or revocations. Suspension of a license affects only the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises. It does not affect other business activities. During a suspension, alcoholic beverages may not be sold, served, consumed or given away by any person in or on the licensed premises. However, if the licensee remains open, the licensee may not allow their patrons to bring liquor, wine or beer onto the licensed premises or to consume alcoholic beverages on the premises while the suspension is in effect.
Revocation affects both the licensee and the licensed premises.
The premises covered under the license may not be licensed for one year. Revocation of a license is very serious. If a license is revoked and the licensee holds more than one license, all of the licensee's licenses are revoked for all locations. Civil liability comes into play when someone is injured and the injured party seeks compensation from the business. When licensees sell and serve alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption, they must have dram shop liability insurance.