§ 118.16 SANCTIONS FOR LICENSE VIOLATIONS.
   (A)   Suspension or revocation. The City Council may suspend or revoke a license issued pursuant to this chapter for a violation of:
      (1)   Fraud, misrepresentation, or false statement contained in a license application or a renewal application;
      (2)   Fraud, misrepresentation, or false statement made in the course of carrying on the licensed occupation or business;
      (3)   Any violation of this chapter or state law;
      (4)   A licensee's criminal conviction that is directly related to the occupation or business licensed as defined by M.S. § 364.03, Subd. 2, provided that the licensee cannot show competent evidence of sufficient rehabilitation and present fitness to perform the duties of the licensed occupation or business as defined by M.S. § 364.03, Subd. 3; and/or
      (5)   Conducting the licensed business or occupation in an unlawful manner or in such a manner as to constitute a breach of the peace or to constitute a menace to the health, safety, or general welfare of the community.
   (B)   Notice and hearing. A revocation or suspension by the City Council shall be preceded by written notice to the licensee and a hearing. The notice shall give at least 8 days' notice of the time and place of the hearing and shall state the nature of the charges against the licensee. The notice shall be mailed by regular and certified mail to the licensee at the most recent address listed on the license application.
   (C)   Practicing without a valid license. Practicing therapeutic massage either as a massage therapist or operating a therapeutic massage enterprise without the appropriate license shall be a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 2007-008, passed 6-4-2007)