(A) Any permit issued for a massage establishment may be revoked or suspended by the Mayor after a hearing for good cause shown; or in any case where any of the provisions of this chapter are violated, or any employee of the permittee, including a masseur or masseuse, is engaged in any conduct at the permittee’s place of business which violates any of the provisions of this chapter or any state law which provides for imprisonment, and the permittee has actual or constructive knowledge of such violations or the permittee should have had actual or constructive knowledge of due diligence; or where any applicant has made a false statement on an application for a permit under this chapter; or in any case where the permittee or licensee refuses to permit any duly authorized Police Officer or Health Inspector of the city to inspect the premises or the operations therein. Such permit may also be revoked or suspended by the Mayor after hearing, upon the recommendations of the Health Officer, after finding of specific facts, indicating that such business is being managed, conducted, or maintained without regard for the public health or health of patrons or customers or without due regard to proper sanitation or hygiene.
(B) The Mayor, before revoking or suspending any permit, shall give the permittee at least 10-days’ written notice of the charges against him or her and the opportunity for a public hearing before the Mayor, at which time the permittee may present evidence bearing upon the question. In such cases, the charges shall be specific and in writing.
(Ord. 1096, passed 9-9-1985)