City of Buffalo, NY Article IX Operation of Licensed Businesses

[Adopted 4-17-2012]

§ 263-39 Compliance required; penalties for offenses.

A. The owner/operator of any establishment licensed by the City of Buffalo shall comply with all provisions of federal, state and local laws and ordinances relating to the conduct of the business, use and maintenance of the premises.

B. The owner and the operator of any establishment licensed by the City of Buffalo shall comply with all notices, orders, decisions and rules and regulations made by the Department of Permit and Inspection Services, Buffalo Police Department or any other City of Buffalo department and/or agency.

C. Any person, firm, corporation or other entity violating the provisions of this article may be liable for penalties as prescribed in Chapter 137, Article I, of this Code, and may be subject to immediate closure by the Buffalo Police Department and/or the Department of Permit and Inspection Services; an administrative hearing will be scheduled within 60 days of said immediate closure.

§ 263-40 Closure for operation without license.

Any establishment operating without the required City of Buffalo license shall be immediately closed by order of the Buffalo Police Department or the Department of Permit and Inspection Services. Every day of operation without a license shall constitute a separate violation.