(a) The City Manager may suspend a sexually oriented business employee and independent contractor's permit upon finding any of the following:
(1) The permit holder's original or any renewal permit application contained a material misstatement; or
(2) The permit holder was under the influence of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances while working in or on the sexually oriented business premises; or
(3) The permit holder participated in illegal gambling by any person on the sexually oriented business premises; or
(4) The permit holder participated in operating the sexually oriented business in violation of the hours of operation in Section 707.16.
(b) A suspension shall be for a period of no less than thirty (30) days nor more than ninety (90) days.
(c) The City Manager may revoke a sexually oriented business employee and independent contractor's permit upon finding any of the following:
(1) The permit holder participated in the possession, use or sale of controlled substances on the premises,
(2) The permit holder participated in prostitution on the licensed premises,
(3) An operator or manager knowingly operated the sexually oriented business during a period of time when the permit was suspended,
(4) The permit holder was been convicted of a specified criminal act during the term of the permit,
(5) On three or more occasions within a thirty-six (36) month period, the City Manager has suspended the holder's permit under this Chapter,
(6) The permit holder has allowed or attempted to allow another person to use the holder's permit,
(7) The permit holder has participated in any sexual activity, as defined in either Ohio R.C. 2907.01, or in Section 707.02(gg) above on the licensed premises,
(8) A permit holder has violated any provision of Section 707.16 on three (3) or more occasions within a twelve (12) month period.
(d) The revocation of a sexually oriented business employee and independent contractor's permit is permanent.
(e) Appeal. The holder of a sexually oriented business employee permit that has been suspended or revoked may appeal as provided in Section 707.13.
(Ord. 19-85. Passed 3-26-19.)