§ 6-189. Duties of licensee and agents.

(a)

All holders of a consumption-on-premises license shall keep a copy of this article in his premises and shall instruct any person working there with respect to the terms. Each licensee or his agents selling distilled spirits shall at all times be familiar with the terms. The licensee shall be held responsible for any acts of his employees in any violation of his article or of the laws of the state or the rules and regulations of the state revenue commissioner.

(b)

It shall be the duty of the licensee to train all employees whose duties shall include the sale, dispensing, serving, or taking orders for alcoholic beverages in the requirements of this section and applicable state laws and regulations. Each licensee shall establish written policies, a copy of which shall be posted within the licensed premises, governing the sale and dispensing of alcoholic beverages in accordance with the state law and this section. Licensees are encouraged to adopt disciplinary sanctions for employees who fail to meet the standards of law as violations by employees can constitute grounds for revocation, suspension or denial of a license under this section. The degree of training, supervision, and discipline of employees by the licensee may be considered by the city council in determining action on any licensee.

(Code 1986, § 3-104; Ord. of 6-16-1995(2))