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§ 112.05 STANDARDS FOR ISSUANCE.
   (A)   Upon receipt of an application, an investigation of the applicant’s business reputation and moral character shall be made.
   (B)   The application shall be approved unless such investigation discloses tangible evidence that the conduct of the applicant’s business would pose a substantial threat to the public health, safety, morals, or general welfare. In particular, tangible evidence that the applicant has done or possesses any of the following will constitute valid reasons for disapproval of an application:
      (1)   Has been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude; or
      (2)   Has made willful misstatements in the application; or
      (3)   Has committed prior violations of ordinances pertaining to itinerant merchants, peddlers, solicitors, and the like; or
      (4)   Has been found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have committed prior fraudulent acts; or
      (5)   Has a record of continual breaches of solicited contracts.
(Ord. 11-07, passed 6-14-11; Am. Ord. 13-01, passed 2-26-13; Am. Ord. 17-5, passed 10-10-17)
§ 112.06 DATE AND DURATION OF LICENSE.
   (A)   A license shall not be valid beyond the expiration date therein specified.
   (B)   In no event shall a license be granted to any business or any person for a longer time than one year. (KRS 92.310)
(Ord. 11-07, passed 6-14-11; Am. Ord. 13-01, passed 2-26-13; Am. Ord. 17-5, passed 10-10-17)
§ 112.07 LICENSE NOT TRANSFERRABLE.
   Every license shall be issued to a real party in interest in the enterprise or business, and unless otherwise provided no license shall be assigned or transferred.
(Ord. 11-07, passed 6-14-11; Am. Ord. 13-01, passed 2-26-13; Am. Ord. 17-5, passed 10-10-17)
§ 112.08 LICENSE CERTIFICATE TO BE DISPLAYED.
   Every licensee carrying on business at a fixed location shall keep posted in a prominent place upon the licensed premises, the license certificate. Other licensees shall carry their license certificates at all times and whenever requested by any officer or citizen, shall exhibit the license.
(Ord. 11-07, passed 6-14-11; Am. Ord. 13-01, passed 2-26-13; Am. Ord. 17-5, passed 10-10-17)
§ 112.09 REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION.
   (A)   Any license may be revoked by the legislative body at any time for conditions or considerations which, had they existed at the time of issuance, would have been valid grounds for its denial; for any misrepresentation of a material fact in the application discovered after issuance of the license; for violation of any provision of this chapter or other law or ordinance relating to the operation of the business or enterprise for which the license has been issued; or upon conviction of a licensee for any federal, state, or municipal law or ordinance involving moral turpitude.
   (B)   The revocation shall become effective upon notice served upon the licensee or posted upon the premises affected.
   (C)   As a preliminary to revocation, the legislative body may issue an order suspending the license, which shall become effective immediately upon service of written notice to the licensee. This notice shall specify the reason for suspension, and may provide conditions under which reinstatement of the license may be obtained. Upon compliance with these conditions within the time specified, the license may be restored.
(Ord. 11-07, passed 6-14-11; Am. Ord. 13-01, passed 2-26-13; Am. Ord. 17-5, passed 10-10-17)
§ 112.10 APPEAL AND REVIEW.
   In case any applicant has been denied a license, or if his or her license has been revoked or suspended, the applicant or licensee as the case may be, shall within three business days have the right to appeal to the legislative body from the denial, revocation, or suspension. Notice of appeal shall be filed in writing with the City Clerk who shall fix the time and place for a hearing which shall be held not later than one week thereafter. The City Clerk shall notify the Mayor and all members of the legislative body of the time and place of the hearing not less than 24 hours in advance thereof. A majority of the legislative body members shall constitute a quorum to hear the appeal. The appellant may appear and be heard in person or by counsel. If, after hearing, a majority of the members of the legislative body present at the meeting declare in favor of the applicant, the license shall be issued or fully reinstated as the case may be; otherwise the order appealed from shall become final.
(Ord. 11-07, passed 6-14-11; Am. Ord. 17-5, passed 10-10-17)
§ 112.11 EXEMPTIONS.
   The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any business, occupation or profession which is exempt from municipal licensing and/or license taxes pursuant to state or federal law.
(Ord. 11-07, passed 6-14-11; Am. Ord. 13-01, passed 2-26-13; Am. Ord. 17-5, passed 10-10-17)
§ 112.99 PENALTY.
   Whoever violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined $500. Each day of non-compliance after the violation notice is issued shall constitute an additional violation, up to the following maximums. On first violation, the maximum total fine for each person cited is $2,500. On second violation, the maximum total fine for each person cited is $5,000. On third violation, the maximum total fine for each person cited is $10,000.
(Ord. 11-07, passed 6-14-11; Am. Ord. 13-01, passed 2-26-13; Am. Ord. 17-5, passed 10-10-17)