(A) Limited revocation. Any license or permit may be revoked by the Mayor for a limited time during the life of such license or permit for a 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 Mayor 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 15 days.
(B) Hearing.
(1) Calling a hearing. Within ten days after the Mayor has so acted, the Mayor shall call a hearing for the purpose of determining whether or not the license or permit should be revoked.
(2) Notice of hearing. Notice of a hearing for the revocation of a license or permit shall be given in writing and set forth specifically the grounds of the complaint and the time and place of the hearing. Such notice shall be sent to the licensee or permittee by certified mail at his or her last known address or personally served at least five days prior to the date of the hearing.
(3) 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 Mayor shall preside and the Town Board shall render the decision and recommendation.
(C) Revocation after hearing, causes. Business licenses and permits issued under the provisions of this chapter, unless otherwise provided, may be revoked by the Mayor after notice and hearing as provided in divisions (B)(2) and (B)(3) above 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 owed to the town; or
(5) Refusal to permit an inspection or investigation or any interference with a duly-authorized officer or employee of the town while in the performance of his or her duties in making such inspection, as provided in the town code.
(Prior Code, § 4-1-12) Penalty, see § 110.99