2.1.606: SURRENDER OF LICENSE:

A licensee may surrender the license by delivering it to the City Clerk's Office with or without a written statement of its surrender. Surrender of a license shall not affect the civil or criminal liability of a licensee for acts committed prior to surrender, nor entitle the licensee to a refund of the license fee for any remaining portion of the licensing period. A surrendered license shall be deemed to be expired and the licensee shall immediately cease exercising the privileges of the license. (Ord. 97-160; Ord. 01-42)

PART 7 INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS

SECTION:

2.1.701: Approval Or Inspection Of New Licenses

2.1.702: Approval Or Inspection Of Renewal Licenses

2.1.703: Authority Of Inspectors

2.1.701: APPROVAL OR INSPECTION OF NEW LICENSES:

The applicant for a license pursuant to this General Licensing Code must submit the application to any officer or agency of the City whose approval or inspection is required for the license. The City officer or agency shall perform the function by law or as requested by the City Clerk's Office and shall return the application to the Deputy Licensing Officer with an endorsement of approval or disapproval. An application which is disapproved by a City officer or agency shall be accompanied by a written statement of the grounds for disapproval. (Ord. 97-160; Ord. 01-42)

2.1.702: APPROVAL OR INSPECTION OF RENEWAL LICENSES:

Any approval or inspection required for renewal of a license, or deemed necessary in the Deputy Licensing Officer's discretion, shall be conducted by the appropriate City officer or agency. A renewal application which is disapproved by a City officer or agency shall be accompanied by a written statement of the grounds for disapproval. The Deputy Licensing Officer shall grant or deny the renewal application in accord with the provisions pertaining to the particular license and this article. (Ord. 97-160; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 14-72)

2.1.703: AUTHORITY OF INSPECTORS:

All persons authorized to inspect licensed premises and businesses shall have the authority to enter and inspect, with or without a search warrant, at all reasonable times, and in a reasonable manner, the following:

   A.   Premises for which a license is required.

   B.   Premises for which a license was issued and which, at the time of inspection, is operating under the license.

   C.   Premises for which a license has been revoked or suspended.

   D.   Books and records required to be kept by this General Licensing Code. (Ord. 97-160; Ord. 01-42)

PART 8 SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION PROCEDURES

SECTION:

2.1.801: Authority

2.1.802: Grounds For Suspension Or Revocation

2.1.803: Order To Show Cause

2.1.804: Hearing Procedure

2.1.805: Decision

2.1.806: Fine In Lieu Of Suspension

2.1.807: Appeals

2.1.808: Cease And Desist Order

2.1.809: Summary Suspension

2.1.810: Warning Letter; Waiver And Estoppel Agreement

2.1.801: AUTHORITY:

The City Council hereby finds that the suspension or revocation of a license may be necessary in the public interest when a licensee fails to operate the business or exercise the privileges associated with the license in accord with the provisions of this General Licensing Code. The Deputy Licensing Officer is authorized to initiate suspension or revocation proceedings against a licensee when these circumstances arise. The Licensing Officer is authorized to conduct suspension or revocation hearings in accord with the provisions of this part or may designate another person to conduct such hearings. (Ord. 97-160; Ord. 01-42; Ord. 14-72)

2.1.802: GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION:

The grounds for initiating suspension or revocation proceedings are as follows:

   A.   The licensee failed to file any certificates of insurance, bonds, documents, reports or other information required pursuant to this General Licensing Code or as may be reasonably required by the City Clerk's Office or other City officer or agency;

   B.   The licensee or any agent or employee of the licensee violated any provision of this General Licensing Code pertaining to the license or of any regulation or order relating to the license lawfully made under the authority of this General Licensing Code;

   C.   The licensee or any agent or employee of the licensee violated any law of the United States, of the State of Colorado or of the City of Colorado Springs when the violation occurred on the licensed premises, or relates to the conduct or activity of any business required to be licensed by this General Licensing Code. (Ord. 97-160; Ord. 01-42)