§ 112-3. Applicant to be investigated; public hearing.  


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  • A. 
    Upon receipt by the City of notice from the Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control of an application for a new license as a retailer, dispenser or club within the City or for transfer of an existing license, the City Council shall make a thorough investigation concerning the character and integrity of the applicant, the conditions existing in the neighborhood wherein such establishment is sought, the number of existing licenses in the locality or area affected, and the effect of the granting of such license upon the public health, safety and morals of such locality. After investigation, the City Council shall grant or deny such license if in its discretion it is for the best interest of the City. The City Clerk shall thereupon immediately advise the Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverages of the action taken by the City Council. The City Attorney shall represent the City in all hearings held by the Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverages upon applications to which objections have been filed by the City Council.
    B. 
    Upon receipt by the City of notice from the Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the State Bureau of Revenue of application made and filed requesting issuance of a new license as retailer, dispenser or club within the City or requesting transfer of ownership, change of location or place of use of any such license, the City Clerk shall publish notice of the time and place of a public hearing to be held before City Council, as the City Council shall direct, all in accordance with NMSA 1953, §§ 46-4-8, 46-5-16 and 46-5-16.1.