Initial application or renewal application will be denied for one or more of the following reasons:
(A) A false statement as to a material matter made in an application for a permit;
(B) Revocation of a permit, pursuant to this chapter, of the applicant or corporate officer of the applicant within two years preceding the filing of the application;
(C) The applicant, owner, co-owner, operator or any employee has a felony conviction, a class "A" misdemeanor conviction in the last ten years, a class "B" misdemeanor conviction in the last five years, or a current arrest warrant from any place, even though the issuing state will not extradite from Texas.
(D) The applicant, owner, co-owner, operator or any employee has any conviction for offenses involving gambling and the possession of gambling paraphernalia shall be grounds for denial, revocation, or refusal for renewal of such licenses because these businesses offer special opportunities for gambling activities.
(E) Initial application or renewal of a permit will be denied or an existing permit will be revoked if it is determined that the applicant, owner or permit holder is indebted to the city for any fee, costs, penalties, or delinquent taxes at the time of application or renewal.
(F) Existing permits issued under this provision shall be immediately revoked for more than two separate occurrences of any violations during the effective permit period by giving written notice, stating the reason for revocation.
(G) No permit shall be issued within a period of two years to anyone whose permit has been revoked.
(H) Application for additional or new permits issued under this provision shall be denied to an owner or occupant who has been found in violation of this chapter for a period of two years.
(I) Any failure of a proposed game room to meet all requirements listed in the initial application/renewal requirements shall be grounds for denial, revocation, or suspension of a game room license.
(J) There shall be no amusement redemption machines in any game room within the city if there has been a state or federal felony conviction of any offenses involving amusement redemption machines or illegal gambling at the premises, including previous owners.
(Ord. 2021-07-01, passed 8-17-2021)