(a) Expiration. Each sweepstake terminal cafe license issued under this Chapter shall expire upon the transfer or sale of a majority interest in the business, or the discontinuation of the business for a continuous period of thirty days, unless the assignment or transfer is approved by the Safety Service Director, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Each computerized sweepstake device license issued under this Chapter shall expire upon the transfer or sale of such computerized sweepstake device.
(b) Suspension and Revocation. A license issued under this Chapter shall be suspended or revoked by the finding of the occurrence of any of the following events:
(1) A false statement by any licensee as to a material matter made in an application for license or in a hearing concerning the license;
(2) Conviction of any licensee of any felony or of any misdemeanor involving physical violence, gambling activities, controlled substances, alcohol beverages, minors, or any crime committed in violation of the terms of this ordinance;
(3) Failure to maintain the premises in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
(c) Hearing. The suspension or revocation of any license under this Chapter shall not be made without a hearing before the Board of Internet Café Appeals. The procedures for the hearing and notice shall be the same as those for denial of a license contained in Section 735.08 above.
(d) Appeal. The decision of the Board may be appealed to a court of competent jurisdiction under Ohio R.C. Chapters 2505 and 2506.
(Ord. 2012-3589. Passed 7-5-12.)