(a) Expiration. Any entertainment device or such arcade 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. Any entertainment device or arcade license issued under this chapter shall expire upon the transfer or sale of such equipment or device, or other change in ownership of the business.
(b) Suspension and Revocation. All licenses issued under this chapter shall be suspended or revoked by the Safety Director upon 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 offense for violation of building or health codes, tax codes, involving the operation of a similarly licensed business activity, or involving physical violence, gambling activities, controlled substances, alcoholic beverages, minors or any crime involving moral turpitude;
(3) Conviction twice within a one-year period of any license or operator for a violation of this chapter.
(4) Any violation of the terms and conditions of the license, the standards and regulations of this chapter or other applicable laws or regulations, or upon any violation of law committed by the applicant, owners, operators or licensee with respect to the licensed premises and its operation herein.
(c) Hearing. The suspension or revocation of any license under this chapter shall not be made without a hearing. The licensee shall be given at least ten (10) days prior written notice of intent to suspend or revoke, which shall set forth the time and place of the hearing and the specific reasons for such suspension or revocation. The licensee shall have the right at the hearing to present testimony and other relevant evidence and to orally examine any person offering evidence as to the reasons for suspension or revocation.
(d) Appeal. The decision of the Safety Director may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals and thereafter to a court of competent jurisdiction under Ohio R.C. Chapter 2506.
(Ord. 1-12. Passed 3-19-12.)