(A) The Director shall suspend a license for a period not to exceed 30 days if he or she determines that licensee or an employee of licensee has:
(1) Violated or is not in compliance with any section of this chapter;
(2) Operated or performed services in a sexually oriented business while intoxicated by the use of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances;
(3) Refused to allow prompt inspection of the sexually oriented business premises as authorized by this chapter;
(4) With knowledge, permitted gambling by any person on the sexually oriented business premises.
(B) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, in the event a licensee appeals the suspension of a license, the status quo immediately prior to suspension shall be maintained throughout the pendency of the appeal, up to and including judicial review on the merits as set forth in § 115.11.
(Ord. 0-2003-13, passed 10-29-03)