5.02.090 Suspension or Revocation of License.
The Auditor or any examiner appointed by the Council shall have the power and authority to suspend or revoke any license issued under the provisions of this Title when the Auditor determines that there are sufficient grounds for suspending or revoking any license issued pursuant to this Title. The Auditor shall notify such licensee in writing by certified mail of the suspension or revocation of his license and the grounds therefor. Notice mailed to the last business address on file with the Auditor shall constitute sufficient notice. In addition to grounds specifically provided in the individual licensing Sections, any license issued pursuant to the provisions of this Title may be suspended or revoked based on one or more of the following grounds:
A. The license was procured by fraud or false representation of fact.
B. The licensee has violated or failed to comply with any of the provisions of this Title.
C. The licensee, or any of his servants, agents, or employees while acting within the scope of their employment, has committed a felony or misdemeanor, excluding minor traffic violations.
D. The licensee or any of his servants, agents, or employees, while acting within the scope of their employment, have violated any law or resolution relating to the sale or possession of intoxicating liquor; the use, possession or sale of narcotic or dangerous drugs or violated any law or resolution relating to public morality and decency.
E. The conduct of the business or activity for which the license was issued has resulted in the creation of a nuisance or has caused disorderly conduct to occur on or immediately adjacent to the business premises.
F. The check submitted with the license application has been dishonored.
The Auditor and Sheriff are hereby designated as the enforcing officers of this Code. Any failure or refusal on the part of any licensee to obey any rule, regulation or request of the Auditor or his agent, or Sheriff or his agent, shall be grounds for the revocation of a license.
A decision regarding suspension or revocation shall be in writing. The decision shall be mailed to the applicant/licensee to the address listed on the application via first class and certified mail with return receipt requested.
The period of revocation shall be at least one year and the licensee shall not again be licensed for a similar business during such period or for such additional period as is fixed by the Auditor or Examiner.
The period of suspension shall be fixed by the Auditor or Examiner at not more than 365 days.