A. Authority: Any license, for a limited time, may be revoked by the mayor and city council during the life of such license for the violation by the licensee of any provision relating to the license, the subject of the license, or the premises occupied. Such revocation may be in addition to any fine imposed. The mayor and city council shall be authorized to summarily order the cessation of business, the closing of the premises, and the suspension of any business license for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) days.
B. Hearing:
1. Within ten (10) days after the city officials have so acted, the mayor shall call a hearing for the purpose of determining whether or not the license should be revoked.
2. Notice of hearing for revocation of a license shall be given in writing setting forth specifically the grounds of the complaint and the time and place of hearing. Such notice shall be sent to the licensee by certified mail at his last known address or personally served at least five (5) days prior to the date of the hearing.
3. At the hearing, the licensee shall be permitted counsel and shall have the right to submit evidence and cross examine witnesses. The mayor shall preside and shall render the decision and recommendation.
C. Grounds For Revocation: Business licenses issued under the ordinances of the city, unless otherwise provided, may be revoked by the mayor and city council after notice and hearing as provided in subsection B of this section for any of the following causes:
1. Any fraud, misrepresentation or false statement contained in the application for the license.
2. Violation of any regulation or provision of the chapter applicable to the activity for which the license has been granted, or any regulation or law of the state so applicable.
3. Conviction of the licensee of any crime or misdemeanor pertaining the license held or applied for subject to the provisions of Minnesota statutes chapter 364, as amended.
4. Failure of the licensee to pay any fine or penalty owing to the city.
5. Refusal to permit an inspection or investigation or any interference with a duly authorized city officer or employee while in the performance of his duties in making such inspection or investigation, as provided in this chapter.
6. Conducting such licensed activity in such manner as to constitute a breach of the peace, or a menace to the health, safety and welfare of the public, or a disturbance of the peace or comfort of the residents of the city, upon recommendation of the appropriate city official.
7. Expiration or cancellation of any required bond or insurance, or failure to notify the city within a reasonable time of changes in the terms of the insurance or carriers.
8. Actions unauthorized or beyond the scope of the license.
9. Failure to continuously comply with all conditions required as precedent to the approval of the license. (New Market 2004 Code § 3-1-11)