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3-1-8: PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE OF LICENSE:
   A.   Application For License: Every person required to procure a license under the provisions of any ordinance or law of the city shall submit an application for such license to the city clerk. The application shall:
      1.   Be a written statement upon forms provided by the city clerk; such form shall include an affidavit, to be sworn to by the applicant before a notary public of this state;
      2.   Require the disclosure of all information necessary for compliance with section 3-1-7 of this chapter and of any other information which the city clerk shall find to be reasonably necessary to the fair administration of this chapter; and
      3.   Be accompanied by the full amount of the fees chargeable for such license.
   B.   Renewal Application: The applicant for the renewal of a license shall submit a renewal application for such license, together with the license fee, to the city clerk.
   C.   Duplicate License Or Permit: A duplicate license or special permit shall be issued by the city clerk to replace any license previously issued, which has been lost, stolen, defaced, or destroyed upon the paying to the city clerk of a duplicate license fee.
   D.   Denial Of License; Appeal: The city clerk shall, upon disapproving any application submitted under the provisions of this chapter, place the matter on the next agenda of the city council, where the applicant may appeal from the denial. (2004 Code)
3-1-9: CONTENTS OF LICENSE:
Each license issued hereunder shall state, at a minimum, upon its face, the following:
   A.   The name of the licensee and any other name under which such business is to be conducted.
   B.   The kind and address of each business so licensed.
   C.   The amount of license fee therefor.
   D.   The dates of issuance and expiration thereof.
   E.   Such other information as the city clerk shall determine. (2004 Code)
3-1-10: DUTIES OF LICENSEE:
Every licensee under this chapter shall:
   A.   Permit all reasonable inspections of his business by public authorities so authorized by law.
   B.   Ascertain and at all times comply with all laws and regulations applicable to such licensed business.
   C.   Avoid all forbidden, improper or unnecessary practices or conditions which do or may affect the public health, morals or welfare.
   D.   Refrain from operating the licensed business on premises after expiration of his license and during the period his license is revoked or suspended.
   E.   Post and maintain such license upon the licensed premises in a place where it may be seen at all times.
   F.   Not loan, sell, give or assign, to any other person or allow any other person to use or display, or to destroy, damage or remove, or to have in his possession a license or insignia which has been issued to the licensee. (2004 Code)
3-1-11: ENFORCEMENT AND INSPECTIONS:
   A.   Persons Authorized To Inspect: The following persons are authorized to conduct inspections in the manner prescribed herein:
      1.   The city clerk or other city employee shall make all investigations reasonably necessary to the enforcement of this chapter.
      2.   The city clerk shall have the authority to order the inspection of licensees, their businesses and premises, by all city officials having duties to perform with reference to such licensees or businesses.
      3.   All police officers shall inspect and examine businesses located within their respective jurisdictions or beats to enforce compliance with this chapter.
   B.   Enter Premises For Inspection: All persons authorized herein to inspect licensees and businesses shall have the authority to enter, with or without search warrant, at all reasonable times, the following premises:
      1.   Those for which a license is required.
      2.   Those for which a license was issued and which, at the time of inspection, are operating under such license.
      3.   Those for which the license has been revoked or suspended.
   C.   Report Violations: Persons inspecting licensees, their businesses or premises as herein authorized shall report all violations of this chapter or of other laws or ordinances to the city clerk and shall submit such other reports as the city clerk shall order. (2004 Code)
3-1-12: REVOCATION OF LICENSE OR PERMIT; HEARING:
Any license or permit, for a limited time, may be revoked by the city clerk during the life of such license or permit for the violation by the licensee or permittee of any provision relating to the license or permit, the subject of the license or permit, or the premises occupied; such revocation may be in addition to any fine imposed. The city clerk shall be authorized to summarily order the cessation of business, the closing of the premises, and the suspension of any business license or permit for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) days.
   A.   Hearing: Within ten (10) days after the clerk has so acted, the clerk shall call a hearing for the purpose of determining whether or not the license or permit should be revoked.
   B.   Notice Of Hearing: Notice of hearing for revocation of a license or permit shall be given in writing setting forth specifically the grounds of the complaint and the time and place of hearing. Such notice shall be sent to the licensee or permittee by certified mail at his last known address or personally served at least five (5) days prior to the date of the hearing.
   C.   Hearing Procedures: At the hearing, the licensee or permittee shall be permitted counsel and shall have the right to submit evidence and cross examine witnesses. The city council shall render the decision and recommendation.
   D.   Causes For Revocation: Business licenses and permits issued under the provisions of this code, unless otherwise provided, may be revoked by the city clerk after notice and hearing as provided in subsections B and C of this section for any of the following causes:
      1.   Any fraud, misrepresentation or false statement contained in the application for the license or permit.
      2.   Any violation by the licensee or permittee of ordinance provisions or state law relating to the license or permit, the subject matter of the license or permit, or the premises occupied.
      3.   Conviction of the licensee or permittee of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
      4.   Failure of the licensee or permittee to pay any fine or penalty owing to the city.
      5.   Refusal to permit an inspection or investigation or any interference with a duly authorized city officer or employee while in the performance of his duties in making such inspections, as provided in this code. (2004 Code)
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