A massage therapist license issued under this chapter shall expire on August 31 of each year. An enterprise license issued under this chapter shall expire on August 31 of each year. An application for the renewal of an existing license shall be made at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the license and shall be made in such form as the city requires. Within a reasonable period after the completion of the renewal license verification process, the city shall accept or deny the license application in accordance with this chapter. If the application for renewal is denied, the city shall notify the applicant of the determination in writing and by regular and certified mail to the address provided on the application form. The notice shall inform the applicant of the right, within 20 days after receipt of the notice by the applicant, to request an appeal of the city's denial to the City Council. If an appeal to the City Council is timely received by the city, the hearing before the City Council shall take place within a reasonable period of receipt of the appeal by the city.
(Ord. 2007-008, passed 6-4-2007)