CT SB00301

Chief law enforcement officers in a town may suspend an alcoholic liquor permit if they have reasonable cause to believe the premises operates as a disorderly establishment, evidenced by at least three documented incidents on or near the premises.

Permit holders must receive notice of the proposed suspension and a hearing with reasonable advance notice before any suspension takes effect.

The chief law enforcement officer must notify the permittee of the suspension decision immediately after the hearing concludes.

The Department of Consumer Protection retains authority to suspend or revoke permits under existing law, independent of municipal action.

Permittees may appeal permit suspensions to Superior Court.

Effective date: January 1, 2015.