(A) The City Council may suspend or revoke a license issued under this chapter upon finding a violation of:
(1) Any of the provisions of this chapter;
(2) Any state statute regulating pawnbrokers;
(3) Any state or local law relating to moral character and repute; or
(4) A conviction of the pawnbroker for theft or receiving stolen property.
(B) Whenever it appears to the City Council that adequate grounds exist for the suspension or revocation of a specific pawnbroker’s license, the City Council shall by resolution specify the nature of the alleged grounds and order that a hearing on the matter be held as hereinafter provided.
(C) A revocation or suspension by the City Council shall be preceded by written notice to the licensee and a public bearing. The written notice shall be mailed to the address listed on the application at least ten days prior to the hearing and shall designate the time and place of hearing and shall state the nature of the charges against the pawnbroker.
(D) Upon a finding that the licensee has violated any of the provisions of this chapter or any state statutes designated in this section, the Council may suspend the license for up to the 60 days or revoke the license.
(Prior Code, § 9.38)