Any license issued under this chapter may be revoked or suspended by the Mayor after a hearing for good cause or in any case where any of the provisions of this chapter are violated or any employee of the licensee is engaged in any conduct at the licensee’s place of business which violates any of the provisions of this chapter or any state law. Such license may also be revoked or suspended by the Mayor after hearing upon recommendation of the Health Officer that such business is being managed, conducted, or maintained without regard for the public health or health of patrons or customers or without due regard to proper sanitation or hygiene.
Before revoking any license, the Mayor shall give the licensee at least ten (10) days’ written notice of the charges against the licensee and the opportunity for a hearing before the Mayor, at which time the licensee may present evidence bearing upon the question. In such cases, the charges shall be specific and in writing. Any licensee requesting a hearing shall file a written request within ten (10) days of the receipt of the Mayor’s notice. No suspension or revocation shall take effect until after the lapse of any period of time in which the licensee may request a hearing before the Mayor on such suspension or revocation or the completion of any such hearing, as the case may be. (Ord. 2020.05, 7-6-2020)