A. The OLCC requires that every applicant for issuance of a special event license obtain an endorsement from the city concerning the suitability of the license.

B. Any person or business requesting city endorsement for a special event winery/temporary permit must submit the applicable Oregon Liquor Control Commission application and pay an application processing fee to the city of Talent. The liquor license application processing fee is set by council resolution and is nonrefundable. The applicant or licensee must also verify if applicable that they have obtained a valid business license.

C. In order to expedite service to applicants or licensees seeking written endorsement for a special event winery/special event grower or temporary sales liquor license, the city council delegates to the city manager or designee the authority to endorse special event and temporary sales liquor license applications and make recommendations to OLCC.

D. The city manager or city recorder may refuse to accept any liquor license application if the applicant or licensee has not allowed at least seven days before the event date to obtain recommendation from the city and/or the liquor license application was not submitted in the form prescribed by the city.

E. In case of refusal to accept a liquor license application, the city manager or designee will prepare a written letter addressed to the OLCC stating the reason(s) for refusal or nonacceptance of the liquor license or application.

F. The chief of police or designee will review all permits of this nature. [Ord. 883 § 5, 2015; Ord. 863 § 5.]