§ 13-30. Suspension or revocation.

When the license inspector determines that:

(1)

A license has been mistakenly or improperly issued or issued contrary to law; or

(2)

A licensee has breached any condition upon which his license was issued or has failed to comply with the provision of this article; or

(3)

A licensee has obtained a license through a fraud, misrepresentation, a false or misleading statement, evasion or suppression of a material fact in the license application; or

(4)

A licensee has been convicted of an offense under a law or ordinance regulating business, a crime involving moral turpitude, or an unlawful sale of merchandise or prohibited goods; or

(5)

A licensee has engaged in unlawful activity or nuisance related to the business.

the license inspector shall give written notice to the licensee or the person in control of the business within the city by personal service or certified mail that the license is suspended pending a hearing before city council for the purpose of determining whether the license should be revoked. The notice shall state the time and place at which the hearing is to be held, which shall be at a regular or special council meeting within thirty (30) days from the date of service of the notice. The notice shall contain a brief statement of the reasons for suspension and proposed revocation and a copy of the applicable provisions of this article.

(Ord. of 3-9-98)