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AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT
For Board Business Meeting of December 15, 2008
Please see directions for completing this document on the next page.
DATE: December 5, 2008.
FROM: Dave Inbody Administrative Services 322-7697
TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM:
Consideration of Board Approval and Signature of an Order to establish a procedure for administeri ng
liquor license recommendation requests, Order No. 2008-101
PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS DATE? No.
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
Currently, Deschutes County does not have a written procedure for administering liquor license
recommendation requests. All initial liquor license applicants are required to provide Deschutes County
with a copy of their application. Additionally, the Oregon Liquor License Commission (OLCC)
requests that the County review each application and make a recommendation of approval or denial.
Although the OLCC makes the final decision, these recommendations are taken into account in making
that decision. In ORS 471.313, specific grounds for OLCC to refuse to issue a liquor license are
outlined. Many of the grounds for denial require a criminal background check by the Deschutes County
Sheriffs Office and a review for possible ordinance or zoning violations by the County's Community
Development Department. This procedure will ensure that these checks and reviews are completed, the
recommendation request will be submitted and retrieved by the applicant from Administrative Services,
the procedure no longer requires the Board of County Commissioners to provide the recommendation ,
and all requests will be tracked and recorded through the use of a standard form.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None
RECOMMENDATION & ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval and signature of Order No. 2008-101.
ATTENDANCE: Dave Inbody
DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS:
Original: Connie Thomas, Administrative Services
Copies: Dave Inbody, Administrative Services; Trisch Clark, Sheriffs Office; Doreen Blome,
Community Development Department
REVIEWED
LEGAL COUNSEL
For Recording Stamp Only
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
An Order to Establish a Procedure for Administering
Liquor License Recommendation Requests
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ORDER NO. 2008-101
WHEREAS, Deschutes County does not have a written procedure for administering liquor license
recommendation requests; and
WHEREAS, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) requires every applicant for an initial
liquor license in unincorporated Deschutes County to provide the County with a copy of the application; and
WHEREAS, OLCC requests a recommendation for approval or denial be provided by Deschutes
County; and
WHEREAS, there are specific grounds for OLCC to refuse to issue a liquor license, outlined in ORS
471.313, that require input from the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office and the County's Community
Development Department; now, therefore,
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON, HEREBY
ORDERS as follows:
Section 1.That the procedure outlined in Exhibit A: Deschutes County Liquor License Recommendation
Procedure will be instituted for the administration of liquor license recommendation requests.
Section 2.That the document, identified as Exhibit B: Deschutes County Liquor License
Recommendation Form, will be completed and serve as a record of each liquor license recommendation request
processed.
Dated this of , 2008 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
DENNIS R. LUKE, Chair
TAMMY BANEY, Vice Chair
ATTEST:
Recording Secretary MICHAEL M. DALY, Commissioner
PAGE 1 OF 1- ORDER NO. 2008-101 @ (12/17/2008)
TO: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FROM: DAVE INBODY
SUBJECT: OLCC LICENSE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS
DATE: 12/11/2008
CC: DAVE KANNER, ERIK KROPP
This memo provides information concerning the application process for obtaining a liquor license and
outlines a proposed process for administering license recommendation requests in Deschutes County. The
information in this memo includes:
• Background on the Oregon Liquor Control Commission and Oregon Liquor Control Act
• Liquor License Application Process
• Proposed Deschutes County Liquor License Recommendation Procedure
Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC)
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) was created in 1933 by the state legislature after the
national prohibition on alcohol was repealed. Oregon is a control state with the exclusive right to sell
packaged distilled spirits, which are dispersed statewide from a distribution center in Portland and sold in
243 retail liquor stores operated by contracted agents. The agency is headquartered in Portland with
regional offices in Bend, Eugene, Medford and Salem.
The Liquor Control Act establishes that anyone who manufactures distributes or sells alcoholic beverages
in Oregon must be licensed by OLCC; ensuring that only qualified people and businesses are licensed to
sell and serve alcoholic beverages. Licenses are issued to private businesses to sell packaged beer and
wine, and restaurants, bars and taverns to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits by the glass. The agency also
administers the Alcohol Server Education Program, which focuses on responsible alcohol service. All
alcohol servers must complete the training course every five years.
Policy for the OLCC is set by its five -person commission. They meet monthly to make decisions
addressing liquor licenses, rules, contested case hearings, and appointments of liquor store agents.
Commissioners are appointed by the governor to four-year terms, with one member representing each
congressional district. One member must also be from the food and beverage industry. No commissioner
may serve more than two full terms. Commissioners appoint the agency's executive director, who oversees
the agency's 211 employees.
The powers of OLCC include the following:
• Control the manufacture, possession, sale, purchase, transport, import and delivery of alcohol
• Grant, refuse, suspend or cancel licenses and permits for the sale or manufacture of alcohol
• Collect taxes and duties relating to alcoholic liquors, and provide evidence of payment
• Aid in prosecution of alcoholic liquors violations
• Seize alcoholic liquor manufactured, sold, kept, imported or transported illegally
• Regulate advertising of alcoholic liquor by newspapers, letters, billboards or radio
• Control scientific, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, mechanical and industrial alcohol use
• Fix the prices for alcoholic liquors of more than 5% alcohol by volume
• Bottle, blend, rectify, manufacture or sell alcoholic liquor
• Establish stores and warehouses for sale of liquors containing over 5% alcohol by volume
OLCC Liquor Licensing Process
OLCC requires every applicant for an initial liquor license to provide the local government written notice
of filing the application. This notification includes a copy of OLCC's Liquor License Application form and
copies of each Individual History form and Business Information form. The applicant must provide
documentation to OLCC that the local government has been notified within 10 days. OLCC will provide
written notice to local governments of annual licenses in the locality that are due to expire within three
months and are subject to local government renewal recommendations. OLCC takes recommendations
from local governments into consideration before granting or refusing a license.
If a recommendation for approval is received, the agency will proceed with consideration of the
application. Provided the application is completed correctly and no adverse information is discovered about
the applicant, these applications are typically approved. The same process is followed for a neutral
recommendation or if no recommendation is submitted. For a recommendation to be considered, a local
government must respond within 45 days of being notified.
If a recommendation for denial is received, the agency will not proceed with the normal consideration
process. Instead, the local OLCC officer must prepare a report for the agency director. In preparation of this
report, the jurisdiction recommending the denial is contacted for additional information regarding the
applicant. The agency director, upon receipt of the report, may make a judgment on the application or pass
it on to the OLCC. A decision to deny an application must be justified based on the grounds of refusal
listed in ORS 471.313. Applicants are afforded the opportunity to be heard if their application is rejected.
All licenses and renewals are issued for a period of one year expiring on March 31, June 30, September 30
or December 31 of each year. A license issued for the first time may be issued for less than a year. OLCC
may grant a temporary letter of authority for up to 90 days on change of ownership applications; however,
this does not constitute a license. The OLCC provides written notice to the public 14 days before granting
or denying a liquor license.
A fee equal to 25% of the annual license may be assessed by OLCC for renewal applications received less
than 20 days before the license expires. OLCC may assess a 40% fee if the application is received up to 30
days after the license expires. A local government may require an application fee not to exceed $25 for
processing an application. Alternatively, a local government, provided a public notice and hearing occurs,
may charge a processing fee up to $100 for an original application, $75 for a change in ownership or
location application and $35 for a renewal application.
Forms Required for License Applications
• Liquor License Application form
• Individual History form for anyone with an interest of 10% or more in the enterprise. This
includes general partners with investment commitments for limited partnership or limited liability
company applicants or directors, officers, stockholders for corporate applicants.
• Statement of funding and verification of funding sources
• If a registered entity has ownership of 10% or more of the applicant -registered entity, a list of all
officers, directors, shareholders, general and limited partners or members must be completed.
• Individual History forms for managers when the applicant is inexperienced, new to the industry, or
will not be personally managing the premises. This form is also required if the premises has a
history of problems or is located in a problem area.
• For a change of licensee, the new owner must apply for a new license.
• For a change of location, the licensee must apply for a new license for the new location.
License Renewal Requirements
• Renewal Application, including fee or other requirements, and liquor license insurance or bond
• Local government recommendation
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Insurance or Bond Requirement
Applicants can demonstrate financial responsibility for liability associated with damage to third parties by
patrons by providing either proof of liquor liability insurance or corporate surety bond of at least $300,000.
Types of Licenses Authorized by OLCC
There are several es of licenses authorized through OLCC. This table outlines those licenses.
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Full On -Premises Sales
$400
Sale and service of distilled spirits, malt beverages
and wine for consumption on premises; cater
events off-site with pre -approval; can be issued to
private clubs, commercial establishments, caterers,
passenger carriers, other locations serving food
Limited On -Premises Sales
$200
Sale of malt beverages, wine and cider for
consumption on premises; sale of kegs for
consumption off premises; cater events off-site
with pre -approval
Off -Premises Sales
$100
Sale of malt beverages, wine and cider for
consumption off premises; Sample tastings with
approval
Brewery -Public House
$250*
Manufacture and sale of malt beverages to
wholesales; sale of malt beverages, wine and coder
for consumption on or off premises;
Brewery
$500*
Manufacture, importation, storage, transportation
and wholesale sale of malt beverages to OLCC
licensees; sale of malt beverages brewed on
premises for consumption on premise; sale of kegs
to public
Distillery
$100
Import, manufacture, distill, rectify, blend,
denature and store distilled spirits; visitor tastings
of produced brandy or pot -distilled liquor
Winery
$250*
Import, bottle, produce, blend, store, transport and
export wine; wholesale sales to OLCC and
licensees; retail sales of malt beverages and wine
for consumption on and off premises
Warehouse
$100*
Store, import, export, bottle, produce, blend and
transport wine and malt beverages
Wholesale Malt Beverage & Wine
$275*
Import, store, transport and wholesale sale of malt
beverages and wine to licensees; limited retail
sales to public (dock sales)
Certificate of Approval
$175 (5 years)
Out-of-state manufacturer or importer of foreign
wine or malt beverages to import wine or malt
beverages to licensees
Direct Shipper Permit
$50
Manufacturers and retailers to ship wine and cider
directly to Oregon residents
Grower's Sales Privilege
$250*
Importation, storage, transportation, export and
wholesale and retail sales of wine from fruit or
grapes grown in Oregon
Wine Self Distribution Permit
$100
Manufacturers sale and ship wine and cider they
produce to retailers for resale; ship to businesses
with OLCC endorsement to receive shipments
* This license also requires a $],000 bond.
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Certain people and organizations are exempt from these license requirements including the following:
• Hospitals, retirement homes and other licensed elderly care facilities licensed by the state
• Private residence accommodating six or fewer guests may sell wine, malt beverages and cider
• Employees of authorized wholesale distributors may sell to licensed retailers and wholesalers
• Licensed pharmacists can sell alcoholic beverages only for use as drugs or medication
• Wine collectors can sell wine one a year at an auction with written approval from OLCC
• Nonprofits may sell wine or malt beverages once a year with written approval from OLCC
• Manufacturers may sell medicines, perfumes, lotions and other items unfit for consumption
• Individuals making or keeping wine or beer in the home, for home consumption, not sale
Grounds for refusing to issue license (ORS 471.313)
OLCC may refuse a license if the applicant:
• Has not furnished a bond or is not maintaining the insurance or bond required
• Is a manufacturer, wholesaler or financed by a manufacturer or wholesaler
• Habitually uses alcoholic beverages, drugs or controlled substances to excess
• Made false statements to OLCC
• Is incompetent or physically unable to carry on the management of the establishment
• Has been convicted of violating Oregon alcoholic liquor laws, or been convicted of a felony
• Has maintained an unsanitary establishment, provided a law or ordinance has been violated
• Is not of good repute and moral character
• Did not comply with state alcoholic liquor laws and rules of OLCC when previously licensed
• Is not a legitimate owner of the business, or didn't disclose others with ownership interests
• Has not demonstrated financial responsibility sufficient to meet requirements of the business
• Is unable to read or write English or to understand Oregon liquor laws or OLCC rules
OLCC may also refuse a liquor license if either of the following is believed to be true:
• There are sufficient licensed premises in the locality or a license is not supported by the public
• A history of serious and persistent problems involving disturbances, lewd or unlawful activities in
and around the establishment, or establishments previously owned by the applicant, exists.
Problem behaviors include obtrusive or excessive noise, music or sound vibrations; public
drunkenness; fights; altercations; harassment; drug sales; alcohol or related litter; trespassing;
public urination.
Grounds for cancellation or suspension of license
OLCC may cancel or suspend a license if the applicant committed any of the following:
• Violation of OLCC provisions or rules
• Made false representation or statement to OLCC to induce or prevent OLCC action
• Did not maintain an acceptable bond or not maintain the insurance or bond required
• Maintained an unsanitary establishment, provided a law or ordinance has been violated
• Insolvent, incompetent or physically unable to carry on management of the establishment
• In the habit of using alcoholic liquor, habit-forming drugs or controlled substances to excess.
• Knowingly sold alcoholic liquor to minors or visibly intoxicated persons
• Knowingly allowed a visibly intoxicated person to consume alcoholic beverages on the premises
• Misrepresented an alcoholic liquor sold to a customer or the public
• Convicted of a felony, violating Oregon liquor laws, or misdemeanor committed on premises
• A manufacturer, wholesaler or is financially involved with manufacturer or wholesaler
OLCC may also cancel or suspend a license if any of the following occur:
• Serious and persistent problems involving disturbances, lewd or unlawful activities on premises
• OLCC determines, based on public convenience or necessity, it is warranted
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• Full on -premise, limited on -premise or brewery -public house license can be cancelled if it is
suspended two or more times within a two-year period
A license is automatically suspended if unlawful drug use or sales occur on the premises, of which the
licensee is aware, and no immediate and effective action is taken to prevent it.
The county courts, district attorneys and municipal authorities, upon convicting a licensee of a violation of
the law or a local ordinance, notify OLCC. The police also notify OLCC when a licensee allegedly
provided alcohol to a driver cited for consumption of alcohol during an auto accident causing injury or
property damage. OLCC will contact a licensee if named as the alleged provider. The police will notify an
alleged social host when named as the provider of alcoholic liquor.
Proposed Deschutes County Liquor License Recommendation Procedure
Step #1
All liquor license applications will be received in the Administrative Services Department. Upon receipt of
the request for a recommendation from the applicant, the first half of the Deschutes County Liquor License
Recommendation Form will be filled out.
Step #2:
A copy of the application is sent via email to identified contacts in the Sheriff's Office and the Community
Development Department. Each department will review the document to identify any grounds for
recommending a denial of the license. The Liquor Control Act (ORS 471.313) identifies specific grounds
for refusing to issue a liquor license. Below is a list of justifications for a denial recommendation listed by
department.
• Sheriff's Office:
o Applicant has been convicted of violating Oregon liquor laws
o Applicant has been convicted of a felony
o Applicant is not of good repute and moral character
o Applicant habitually uses alcoholic beverages, drugs or controlled substances in excess
• Community Development Department:
o Applicant has violated law or ordinance for maintaining an unsanitary establishment
o Applicant not legitimate owner of business or didn't disclose others with ownership
o Establishment fails to meet ordinance or zoning requirement necessary for alcohol sales
Step #3:
After reviewing the application, each department sends a response via email back to Administrative
Services indicating whether they recommend an approval or a denial of the license. If a denial of the license
is recommended, the department will provide the grounds for the denial from the list provided.
Step #4:
Upon receipt of departmental input, Administrative Services will complete the remainder of the Deschutes
County Liquor License Recommendation Form and contact the applicant for retrieval of the form.
Step #5:
On a monthly basis, a list of all liquor license recommendations will be provided to the Board of County
Commissioners for information purposes. No action will be required on their part.
Attachments
• OLCC Licensing Process Overview
• ORS 471.166 Local government recommendations on license issuance and renewal
• ORS 471.313 Grounds for refusing to issue license
• Deschutes County Liquor License Recommendation Form
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471.313 Grounds for refusing to issue license
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission may refuse to license any applicant under the
provisions of this chapter if the commission has reasonable ground to believe any of the
following to be true:
(1) That there are sufficient licensed premises in the locality set out in the application,
or that the granting of a license in the locality set out in the application is not
demanded by public interest or convenience. In determining whether there are
sufficient licensed premises in the locality, the commission shall consider
seasonal fluctuations in the population of the locality and shall ensure that there
are adequate licensed premises to serve the needs of the locality during the peak
seasons.
(2) That the applicant has not furnished an acceptable bond as required by ORS
471.311 or is not maintaining the insurance or bond required by ORS 471.168.
(3) That, except as allowed by ORS 471.392 to 471.400, any applicant to sell at retail
for consumption on the premises has been financed or furnished with money or
property by, or has any connection with, or is a manufacturer of, or wholesale
dealer in, alcoholic liquor.
(4) That the applicant:
a. Is in the habit of using alcoholic beverages, habit-forming drugs or
controlled substances to excess.
b. Has made false statements to the commission.
c. Is incompetent or physically unable to carry on the management of the
establishment propsed to be licensed.
d. Has been convicted of violating any of the alcoholic liquor laws of this
state, general or local, or has been convicted at any time of a felony.
e. Has maintained an insanitary establishment.
f. Is not of good repute and moral character.
g. Did not have a good record of compliance with the alcoholic liquor laws
of this state and the rules of the commission when previously licensed.
h. Is not the legitimate owner of the business proposed to be licensed, or
otherpersons have ownership interests in the business which have not been
disclosed.
i. Is not possessd of or has not demonstrated financial responsibility
sufficent to adequately meet the requirements of the business proposed to
be licensed.
j. Is unable to read or write the English language or to understand the laws
of Oregon relating to alcoholic liquor or the rules of the commission.
(5) That there is a history of serious and persistent problems involving disturbances,
lewd or unlawful activities or noise either in the premises proposed to be licensed
or involving patrons of the establishment in the immediate vicinity of the
premises if the activities in the immediate vicinity of the premises are related to
the sale or service of alcohol under the exercise of the license privilege. Behavior
which is grounds for refusal of a license under this section, where so related to the
sale or service of alcohol, includes, but is not limited to obtrusive or excessive
noise, music or sound vibrations; public drunkenness; fights; altercations;
harassment; unlawful drug sales; alcohol or related litter; trespassing on private
property and public urination. Histories from premises, currently or previously
operated by the applicant may be considered when reasonable inference may be
made that similar activities will occur as to the premises proposed to be licensed.
The applicant may overcome the history by showing that the problems are not
serious or persistent or that the applicant demostrates a willingness and ability to
control adequately the premises proposed to be licensed and patrons' behavior in
the immediate vicinity of the premises which is related to the licensee's sale or
service of alcohol under the licensee's exercise of the license privilege.
Exhibit B: Deschutes County Liquor License Recommendation Form
Applicant
Address of Establishment
PART I
Type of License:
Action Taken:
O Full On -Premises Sales License
O Limited On -Premises Sales License
O Off -Premises Sales License
O Brewery -Public House License
O Warehouse License
O Wholesale Malt Beverage and Wine License
O Initial Liquor License Application
O Renewal of Liquor License
O Change of Ownership
O Change of Location
O Applicant has receipt of payment from Clerk's Office
O Application includes date of birth for applicant
PART II
Deschutes County Recommendation:
D Recommendation of Approval
D Recommendation of Denial
Reason for Denial : O Applicant convicted of violating Oregon liquor laws
O Applicant convicted of a felony
O Applicant not of good repute and moral character
O Applicant habitually uses alcoholic beverages, drugs or
controlled substance in excess
O Applicant violated law or ordinance by maintaining an
unsanitary establishment
O Applicant is not the legitimate owner of the business or failed
to disclose others with ownership interests
O Establishment fails to meet ordinance or zoning requirements
necessary for alcohol sales
Authorized Signature Date
Exhibit A: Deschutes County Liquor License Recommendation Procedure
Step #1
All initial liquor license applicants in unincorporated Deschutes County shall pay $25 to
the Deschutes County Clerk to process an Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC)
liquor license application as provided in ORS 471.166(7). The County Clerk's Office will
provide the applicant with a receipt for payment.
Step #2
The applicant shall complete and submit the applicant portion (Part I) of the Deschutes
County Liquor License Recommendation Form to the Administrative Services
Department with a copy of the OLCC liquor license application. The applicant is required
to show proof of payment for the processing fee. The Administrative Services
Department will verify that a date of birth for the applicant has been provided as part of
the application.
Step #3:
The Administrative Services Department shall send a copy of the application via email or
interoffice mail to the Sheriff's Office (Sheriffs Assistant) and the Community
Development Department (Administrative Supervisor). The assigned members of these
departments shall review the application together with other records or information which
may have some bearing upon the application and identify any grounds for recommending
denial of the license. The Liquor Control Act (ORS 471.313) identifies specific grounds
for refusing to issue a liquor license. Among those grounds for denial, the following are
justifications that can be verified by Deschutes County:
1. There are sufficient licensed premises in Deschutes County or granting a
license is not demanded by public interest or convenience.
2. The applicant has been financed or furnished with money or property by, or
has any connection with, or is a manufacturer of, or wholesale dealer in,
alcoholic liquor.
3. The applicant is in the habit of using alcoholic beverages, habit-forming drugs
or controlled substances to excess.
4. The applicant is incompetent or physically unable to carry on the management
of the establishment proposed to be licensed.
5. The applicant has been convicted of violating any of the alcoholic liquor laws
of Oregon or Deschutes County, or has been convicted at any time of a felony.
6. The applicant has maintained an insanitary establishment.
7. The applicant is not of good repute and moral character.
8. The applicant did not have a good record of compliance with the alcoholic
liquor laws of Oregon and OLCC when previously licensed.
9. The applicant is not the legitimate owner of the business proposed to be
licensed, or other persons have ownership interests in the business which have
not been disclosed.
10. The applicant is not possessed of or has not demonstrated financial
responsibility sufficient to adequately meet the requirements of the business
proposed to be licensed.
11. The applicant is unable to read or write the English language or to understand
the laws of Oregon relating to alcoholic liquor or the rules of the OLCC.
12. There is a history of serious and persistent problems involving disturbances,
lewd or unlawful activities or noise either in the premises proposed to be
licensed or involving patrons of the establishment in the immediate vicinity of
the premises if the activities in the immediate vicinity of the premises are
related to the sale or service of alcohol under the exercise of the license
privilege. Such behavior includes, but is not limited to obtrusive or excessive
noise, music or sound vibrations; public drunkenness; fights; altercations;
harassment; unlawful drug sales; alcohol or related litter; trespassing on
private property and public urination. Histories from premises, currently or
previously operated by the applicant may be considered when reasonable
inference may be made that similar activities will occur as to the premises
proposed to be licensed.
Step #3:
After reviewing the application, the Sheriffs Office and the Community Development
Department shall each prepare and send a response via email or interoffice mail back to
Administrative Services indicating whether they recommend approval or denial of the
application. If denial of the license is recommended, the department shall include written
justification for denial. A departmental response shall be returned within 30 days of
receipt of the application.
Step #4:
Upon receipt of departmental responses, Administrative Services will complete the
remainder of the Deschutes County Liquor License Recommendation Form (Part II) and
send it to the local OLCC office at the following address: OLCC, 2146 NE 4th St, Suite
160, Bend, Oregon 97701. For a recommendation to be considered, Deschutes County
must respond within 45 days of being notified. If no recommendation is received within
45 days, OLCC will proceed as though a favorable recommendation has been made. A
copy of the form may be provided to the applicant upon request. All recommendations of
denial are thoroughly investigated by a local OLCC officer before a license is denied.
Applicants are afforded the opportunity to be heard if their application is rejected through
OLCC procedures set forth in ORS 471.311(2).
Step #5:
On a monthly basis, a list of all liquor license recommendations will be provided to the
Board of County Commissioners for information purposes. No action will be required on
their part.
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Liquor License Renewal Procedure
OLCC provides the Administrative Services Department with a list of license renewals
on an annual basis. A copy of this list will be send via email or interoffice mail to the
Sheriffs Office and the Community Development Department for review. Any
objections to the renewal of a license must be provided to the Administrative Services
Department within 30 days. All objections will be forwarded to OLCC within 45 days of
receipt of the list. If an objection is not received within 45 days, OLCC will proceed as
though a favorable recommendation has been made.
Temporary Liquor License Procedure
All temporary liquor license applications will be received and processed through the
Sheriffs Office by the Sheriff's Assistant. The Community Development Department
(Administrative Supervisor) will be informed by the Sheriff s Office of all temporary
liquor licenses recommended for approval via email or interoffice mail. The Community
Development Department, in turn, will ensure that all County requirements have been
met relating to service of liquor at the temporary event.
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