(a) The director may deny, revoke or suspend any license applied for or issued under this article upon a finding that, for any sufficient reason, including activities of the owner, operator, employees or guests, the enterprise licensed hereunder, or for which a license application has been made, constitutes a detriment, is injurious to, or is against the interests of the public health, safety, morals, or welfare. In making such finding, the director shall consider, but not by way of limitation, the following:
(1) Good moral, reputable, and responsible character of the owner, operator, and person in charge, including police and penal history, license history, and general personal history.
(2) Compliance with this article and with all applicable state and county laws, rules and regulations, including operating hours, health standards, safety regulations, and fire regulations.
(3) Excessive noise, traffic congestion, or any other activity which constitutes a nuisance.
(4) Occurrence or repeated occurrences on the premises by the owner, operator, agents, employees, or guests of any offenses involving crimes of violence, sex offenses, prostitution or solicitation, drunkenness or violation of gaming, alcoholic beverage or narcotic drug laws, contributing to delinquency of minors, and similar or other offenses.
(b) Instead of suspension or revocation, the director may impose a fine not greater than five hundred dollars ($500.00) if the director believes that the payment of money will achieve the desired disciplinary purposes. (Mont. Co. Code 1965, § 75-10; 1986 L.M.C., ch. 31, § 2.)