A. The Town may deny the application for a business license for any of the following reasons:
1. Failure to meet qualifications. The applicant does not meet the qualifications for a license as provided in this chapter;
2. Nonpayment of fees. For a new application, nonpayment of a returned check for the required license fees at the time the application is made. For a business license renewal application, nonpayment of the required license fees, plus any penalty assessed for late payment;
3. Disapproval of the reviewing department. One of the reviewing departments or divisions of the Town provided for in this code has disapproved the application pursuant to any applicable provision of this code;
4. False Information. False or incomplete information given on the application; or
5. Noncompliance. Noncompliance with anyTown, State or Federal statutes, or any health department regulations governing the applicant’s proposed business.
B. If a business license is denied, suspended or revoked by the Licensing Official, or if a penalty is imposed, the applicant or licensee may appeal such action.
C. Filing of an appeal must be in written notice within ten (10) days of the date of service of notice of any denial, qualified approval, suspension, revocation or penalty. Upon receiving the notice of such appeal, a hearing shall be scheduled before the Town Council within thirty (30) days from the date of the appeal, unless such time shall be extended for good cause.
D. The Town Council shall hold a public meeting with a record of the proceedings being kept, and take such facts and evidence as necessary to determine whether the denial, qualified approval, suspension, revocation or penalty was properly under law.
E. The burden of proof shall be upon the Licensing Official.
F. After the meeting, the Town Council shall have fourteen (14) days, unless extended by good cause, to render findings of fact, conclusion of law and a recommended decision.