Subd. 1. Causes of suspension. The city may suspend a license for a period not to exceed 30 days if it determines that a licensee or an employee of a licensee has:
A. Violated or is not in compliance with any provision of this chapter.
B. Refused to allow an inspection of the adult-oriented business premises as authorized by this chapter.
C. Unlawful gambling by any person on the adult-oriented business premises.
D. Demonstrated inability to operate or manage an adult-oriented business in a peaceful and law-abiding manner, thus necessitating action by law enforcement officers.
Subd. 2. Notice. A suspension by the city shall be proceeded by written notice to the licensee and a public hearing. The notice shall give at least ten-days’ notice of the time and place of the hearing and shall state the nature of the charges against the licensee. The notice may be served upon the licensee personally, or by leaving the same at the licensed business premises with the person in charge thereof.
(Ord. 481, Second Series, passed 8-5-02) Penalty, see § 1.99