A. Summary Suspension:
1. When the conduct or operation of any business or establishment, whether or not licensed, shall constitute a nuisance in fact and a clear and present danger to the public health, safety or general welfare, the Mayor shall be authorized to summarily order the cessation of business, the closing of the premises, and the suspension of any license or permit for a period not to exceed ten (10) days.
(2006 Code § 7-1-13.1)
2. Within eight (8) days after he has so acted, the Mayor shall schedule a hearing for the purpose of determining whether or not the license or permit should be further suspended or revoked.
(2006 Code § 7-1-13.2)
B. Revocation Of Licenses And Permits:
1. Grounds: Licenses and permits issued in the City, unless otherwise provided, may be revoked by the Mayor after notice and hearing as provided in subsections B3a and B3b of this section for any of the following causes:
a. Any fraud, misrepresentation or false statement contained in the application for the license or permit;
b. Any violation by the licensee or permittee of code provisions relating to the license or permit, the subject matter of the license or permit, or the premises occupied;
c. Conviction of the licensee or permittee of any felony or of an ordinance violation involving moral turpitude;
d. Failure of the licensee or permittee to pay any tax, fine or penalty owed to the City;
e. Refusal to permit an inspection or sampling, or any interference with a duly authorized officer or employee in the performance of his duties in making such inspections, as provided in section 3-1-13 of this chapter.
2. Additional Sanctions: Such revocation, if ordered, shall not preclude prosecution and imposition of any other penalties provided for the violation of other applicable Code regulations of the City.
(2006 Code § 7-1-13.3)
3. Hearing:
a. Notice of the hearing for revocation of a license or permit shall be given in writing setting forth specifically the grounds of the complaint and the time and place of the hearing. Such notice shall be sent by certified mail (return receipt requested) to the licensee or permittee at his last known address at least five (5) days prior to the date set for the hearing.
(2006 Code § 7-1-13.4)
b. At the hearing, the attorney for the City shall present the complaint and shall represent the City. The licensee or permittee 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.
(2006 Code § 7-1-13.5)