(A) Generally. The following shall be grounds for denying the issuance or renewal of a license under this chapter; however, except as may otherwise be provided by law, the existence of any particular ground for denial does not mean that the city must deny the license. If a license is mistakenly issued or renewed to a person, it shall be revoked upon the discovery that the person was ineligible for the license under this section.
(B) Specifically.
(1) The applicant is under the age of 18 years.
(2) The applicant has been convicted within the past 5 years of any violation of a federal, state, or local law, ordinance provision, or other regulation relating to tobacco or tobacco products or tobacco related devices.
(3) The applicant has had a license to sell tobacco, tobacco products, or tobacco related devices revoked within the preceding 12 months of the date of application.
(4) The applicant fails to provide any information required on the application, or provides false or misleading information.
(5) The applicant is prohibited by federal, state, or other local law, ordinance, or other regulation, from holding such a license.
(Ord. 113, passed 12-2-1997)