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3-1-13: NOTICE OF DENIAL OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE:
Denials of applications or revocations of city licenses shall be made in writing and the applicant shall be notified by certified mail, return receipt requested. The notice shall be mailed within three (3) working days of denial or revocation. (Ord. 229, 11-18-2003)
3-1-14: APPEAL TO CITY COUNCIL:
An applicant who has been denied a license or whose license has been revoked may appeal said denial or revocation to the city council by notice in writing filed with the city clerk within ten (10) days of the date of denial or revocation. The notice shall state any reasons supporting the grant of a license, the applicant's correct mailing address and shall be signed by the applicant. The clerk shall cause the matter to be placed on the city council agenda not less than ten (10) days after the receipt of notice of appeal. The applicant shall be notified in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, of the date and time the matter will be considered on the agenda. The applicant may appear at the time and place and be heard. (Ord. 229, 11-18-2003)
3-1-15: GROUNDS FOR REVOCATION:
The mayor or city council, on recommendation, may revoke and cancel any license issued by the city for fraud or misrepresentation in its procurement, or for a violation of any of the provisions of this code or any other ordinance of the city, or any state or federal statute. (Ord. 229, 11-18-2003)
3-1-16: FEE DISPOSITION ON DENIALS OR REVOCATION:
Upon denial of a business license, the license fee submitted with the application shall be retained by the city as an administrative fee for processing the application. The same fee shall be retained if the application is withdrawn prior to final city action. On revocation, the city shall retain the license fee. (Ord. 229, 11-18-2003)
3-1-17: NO ISSUANCE PENDING APPEAL:
If an appeal is taken, no license shall be issued while the same is pending. (Ord. 229, 11-18-2003)
3-1-18: PENALTY OF LATE RENEWAL:
On late renewal, a penalty of twenty dollars ($20.00) plus two percent (2%) of the license fee per month or any portion therefor shall be assessed and added to the license fee. This penalty shall be paid prior to issuance of a new or renewed license. (Ord. 229, 11-18-2003)
3-1-19: PENALTY:
Any person operating any business without first obtaining a currently valid East Helena business license may be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). Each day on which any such violation shall occur or continue shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense. (Ord. 229, 11-18-2003)
3-1-20: PROPERTY TAX LIEN:
Nonpayment of any license fee assessment(s) may be taken as a lien upon the property and is enforceable as are nonpayment of property taxes. (Ord. 229, 11-18-2003)