A. Suspension For Violation: The city may suspend a license issued under this chapter if the licensee knowingly violates or allows an employee to knowingly violate any provision of this chapter. Such suspension shall begin when the director provides written notice to the licensee of the city's intent to suspend the license for up to thirty (30) days.
B. Revocation For Violation: The city may revoke a license issued under this chapter if the licensee knowingly violates or allows an employee to knowingly violate any provision of this chapter and the licensee's license has been suspended within the previous twelve (12) month period.
C. Notice Of Revocation: The director shall provide a written notice of revocation to the licensee of the city's intent to revoke the license if:
1. The licensee has knowingly given false information in the application for the license;
2. The licensee has knowingly or recklessly engaged in or allowed possession, use or sale of controlled substances or alcoholic beverages on the premises;
3. The licensee has knowingly or recklessly engaged in or allowed prostitution or gambling on the premises; or
4. The licensee has knowingly or recklessly engaged in or allowed specified sexual activity on the premises.
D. Term Of Revocation: When the city council revokes a license, the revocation shall continue for one year, and the licensee shall not be issued a sexually oriented business license for one year from the date revocation became effective. (Ord. 2007-15, 11-20-2007)