It shall be grounds for denial, revocation and/or suspension of an application or massage therapy business license if one or more of the following conditions are met:
(A) If the applicant or licensee is not complying with or has a history of violations of the laws and ordinances that might adversely impact public health or safety.
(B) If the licensee solicits or advertises to offer services that are a violation of this chapter.
(C) If the licensee is convicted of any violation, reasonably related to the licensed activity and/or occurring on the licensed premise, of any city ordinance or federal or state statute.
(D) If there is fraud or deception involved in the license application.
(E) If the licensee is found to be in control or possession of any narcotic drugs or controlled substances on the premises for which they are licensed to operate, possession of which is illegal as defined by Iowa Statutes or city ordinances.
(F) If the licensee has, in the past, engaged in willful disregard for health codes and regulations.
(G) If the applicant fails to provide all the information and certificates required by this chapter.
(H) If the licensee permits an unlicensed individual(s) to conduct massage therapy services at the licensee's premises.
(I) If the licensee refuses to permit any authorized police officers or authorized city, county, or state governmental official to inspect the premises or operations.
(J) If the licensee is found to be violating provisions of this chapter or the Iowa Code.
(K) If the business promotes its services on websites that are known to advertise services that are illegal.
(Ord. 2318, passed 1-3-2018)