(A) In addition to the grounds found elsewhere in this code, the following reasons are grounds for the denial, suspension, or revocation of a massage business location license or a massage therapist license.
(1) The applicant has been convicted of criminal prostitution, similar sex offenses, or other crimes directly related to the offering of massage therapy services or the running of a massage business and has not shown competent evidence of sufficient rehabilitation and present fitness to perform the duties and responsibilities of a licensee as prescribed by M.S. § 364.03, Subd. 3.
(2) A material variance in the actual plan and design of the premises from the plans submitted.
(3) There is any fraud, deception, or misstatement on the license application.
(4) The owner, manager, lessee, or their employees, or any massage therapist, are convicted of any ordinance violation or crime occurring on the licensed premises.
(5) The licensed premises are not located in an approved zoning district or otherwise do not meet the health and safety standards found within this code for the licensed premises.
(6) The applicant is delinquent upon its payment to the city of taxes, fines, or penalties assessed or imposed against the applicant.
(7) The licensed activity is conducted in such a manner as to constitute a breach of the peace, a menace to the health, safety, or welfare of the public, or a disturbance of the peace or comfort of the residents of the city, upon recommendation of the Police Chief or an appropriate city official.
(8) The licensee fails to continuously comply with all conditions required as precedent to approval of the license and all provisions of this chapter.
(9) Based on the findings of the background investigation, granting a license would be a menace to the safety, health, morals, or welfare of the public.
(10) The applicant or licensee is not of good moral character.
(B) The City Council may suspend or revoke a massage therapist or massage business license following provision of written notice to the licensee and a hearing. Notice shall be provided to the license holder in writing at least 7 days prior to the hearing and shall state the nature of the charges against the licensee. The notice shall be mailed by regular mail to the licensee at the most recent address listed on the license application.
(Ord. 584, passed 9-14-2009; Am. Ord. 675, passed - -2018)