(a) The public health director shall not issue the tattoo establishment license if, based upon the investigation and reports, it is found that:
(1) The operation, as proposed by the applicant, if licensed, would not comply with all applicable laws; or
(2) The applicant has, knowingly and with intent to deceive, made any false, misleading or fraudulent statement of fact in the permit application or any other document required by the city in conjunction therewith.
(b) For denial, notifications and reasons for the denial shall be set forth in writing by the health department and sent to the applicant by certified mail. The denied applicant shall at his or her election have the right to receive a hearing before the independent hearing examiner pursuant to the terms of § 122.020. If a hearing is not requested within ten days of the notice of denial by the health department, the denial shall be final.
(c) This section shall not limit causes for denial but shall be in addition to other causes for denial found by the public health director or provided by this Code.
(1992 Code, § 38.5-5) (Ord. 54-93, passed 7-6-1993)