§ 3-4-204 - When permits may not be issued.
3-4-204. When permits may not be issued.
(a) It shall be unlawful for the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to grant or authorize the granting of any new retailer's permit to sell and dispense vinous or spirituous liquors for beverage purposes at retail, or to authorize the transfer of any permit previously issued, at any time during the last thirty (30) days of any even-numbered year and prior to January 15 of each odd-numbered year.
(b) As used in this section, the term "retailer's permit" means any permit issued pursuant to this chapter to sell or dispense vinous or spirituous liquors for beverage purposes at retail.
(c) Any violations of the provisions of this section by any members, officers, or employees of the board shall be grounds for dismissal therefrom. In addition, any violation shall be punished by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) nor more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and imprisonment for not less than six (6) months nor more than one (1) year.