A. The authority shall conduct hearings for suspension or revocation of licenses granted pursuant to this chapter in accordance with quasi-judicial hearing standards. The authority shall make findings of fact and conclusions concerning the revocation or suspension of a license. The authority shall transmit a copy of the final findings of fact and conclusions to the licensee as provided hereafter and to the state licensing authority.

B. Upon commencement of suspension or revocation proceedings, the Town Manager or its designee shall set a time and place for a hearing of the matter before the authority.

C. The Town Manager shall give the licensee timely notice of the time and place of the hearing and the violations asserted. Such notice shall be served personally or by mailing by certified mail to the last address of the licensee as shown in the records of the Town, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing. In addition to such service, a copy of such notice shall be posted on the principal entrance of the licensed premises.

D. At the hearing, the licensee shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard, present evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and offer evidence with respect to the alleged violations.

E. All evidence shall be recorded by electronic recording device. (Ord. 782 §2 (Exh. A), 2020)