(A) Violation. The City Council may suspend or revoke a license issued under this chapter upon a finding of a violation of:
(1) Any of the provisions of this chapter;
(2) Any state statute regulating pawnbrokers or precious metal dealers; and
(3) Any state or local law relating to moral character and repute. Any conviction by the pawnbroker or precious metal dealer for theft, receiving stolen property or any other crime or violation involving stolen property shall result in the immediate suspension pending a hearing on revocation of any license issued hereunder.
(B) Notice; hearing. Except in the case of a suspension pending a hearing on revocation, a revocation or suspension by the City Council shall be preceded by written notice to the licensee and a public hearing. The written notice shall give at least ten days’ notice of the time and place of the hearing and shall state the nature of the charges against the pawnbroker or precious metal dealer. The Council may, without any notice, suspend any license pending a hearing on revocation for a period not exceeding 30 days. The notice may be served upon the pawnbroker by United States mail addressed to the most recent address of the business in the license application.
(Prior Code, § 516.13)