A. Authority: Any license, for a limited time, may be suspended or revoked by the city administrator or 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 city administrator or 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 administrator or city council has so acted, the mayor shall call a hearing for the purpose of determining whether or not the license should be further suspended or revoked.
2. Notice of hearing for suspension or 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. If, after hearing, a majority of the members of the city council present at the meeting declare in favor of the applicant, the license shall be fully reinstated; otherwise, the suspension or revocation shall become final.
C. Causes For Suspension Or Revocation: Business licenses issued under the ordinances of the city, unless otherwise provided, may be revoked by the city council after notice and hearing as provided in subsections B2 and B3 of this section for any of the following causes:
1. For conditions or considerations which, had they existed at the time of issuance, would have been valid grounds for its denial.
2. Any fraud, misrepresentation or false statement contained in the application for the license.
3. Any violation by the licensee of ordinance provisions or state law relating to the license, the subject matter of the license, or the premises occupied.
4. Upon conviction of a licensee for violation of any federal, state or municipal law or ordinance involving the creation of a nuisance, a breach of the peace, interference with the rights of property owners, or any other offense constituting a threat to the public health, safety, morals or general welfare of the public.
5. Failure of the licensee to pay any fine or penalty owing to the city.
6. 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 inspections or investigations, as provided in this chapter. (2008 Code)