(A) Grounds.
(1) Whenever the City Council determines that any licensee is conducting the activity licensed in a manner which violates this code or any ordinance or regulation of the city or operating the business licensed in any manner detrimental to the public health, morals, or welfare, the City Council may order the suspension or revocation of the license.
(2) The City Council may revoke or suspend any license for fraud or misrepresentation in its procurement, or for a violation of any federal or state statute.
(3) If, when revoked, any license has an unexpired period of six months or more, 50% of the license fee collected thereunder shall be refunded to the licensee upon demand; provided that the demand for refund be made within 30 days after such revocation.
(B) Procedure. Before considering the suspension or revocation of any license issued under this title, the City Council shall give the licensee an opportunity to appear before it and be heard in relation to any matter under investigation. The licensee shall be notified, in writing, of the time and place of hearing or investigation.
(2015 Code, § 2-1-14)