(A) A permit to solicit may be revoked or an application to solicit may be denied by the City Secretary, City Administrator, Chief of Police or any member of the City Council when it has been determined that:
(1) An applicant has knowingly given false or misleading information on an application;
(2) A solicitor, while soliciting, is charged and subsequently convicted of theft or fraud or a violation of any city, state or federal law, in connection with said solicitation;
(3) A solicitor or the entity has made, or caused to be made, false statements or misrepresentations to any member of the public with regard to the solicitations;
(4) A solicitor or the entity has in any way publicly represented that the permit granted is an endorsement or recommendation of the cause for which the solicitations are being conducted;
(5) A solicitor or the entity violates any part of any provision of this subchapter; or
(6) A solicitor creates a traffic or safety hazard to themselves, the users of the roadway, property owner or occupant thereof.
(2012 Code, § 19-212)
(B) (1) If an applicant is denied a permit or a permit is revoked, the applicant may appeal that action to the City Council by submitting a letter to the City Secretary’s office within 15 days of the action.
(2) A hearing on the denial or revocation will be scheduled for the next regular meeting of the City Council that is more than six days away.
(3) The Council will render a decision on the appeal within ten days of the hearing.
(2012 Code, § 19-213) Penalty, see § 10.99