A. In addition to the grounds set forth in article 1 of this chapter, a funeral escort officer license or a funeral escort agency license may be denied, suspended or revoked if the applicant or a principal of the applicant:
1. Has been convicted of a felony in this State or any other state, or of a crime in any other state which, if committed in this State, would be a felony;
2. Has been convicted of three (3) or more criminal misdemeanor violations within a five (5) year period;
3. Has made a wilful misrepresentation in applying for and obtaining a license;
4. Has been previously denied a license under this part or has had a license issued under this part suspended or revoked;
5. Was a principal of a funeral escort agency whose license was revoked, unless the Deputy Licensing Officer determines that the principal was not responsible for the misconduct underlying the revocation;
6. Has been convicted of operating without a license under this part or performing any act for which a license is required under this part; or
7. Has violated any of the provisions of this General Licensing Code.
B. The suspension or revocation of a funeral escort agency license or a funeral escort officer's license shall be subject to the provisions of section 2.1.801 et seq., of this chapter.
C. Upon the suspension or revocation of a funeral escort officer license, the City Clerk's Office shall notify the funeral escort agency employing the suspended or revoked officer of the Licensing Officer's decision. The funeral escort agency employing the suspended or revoked officer shall cooperate with the City Clerk's Office in retrieving the funeral escort officer's license. Upon suspension or revocation of a funeral escort agency's license, each principal of the agency shall immediately return the license and any issued funeral escort officer's license to the City Clerk's Office. (Ord. 14-31)