§ 3-14-55. Suspension or revocation.

(a)

A license issued pursuant to this article shall be a mere grant of privilege to carry on business during the term of the license, subject to all terms and conditions imposed by this article and state law, or any future ordinances pertaining thereto, and subject to revocation or suspension at any time. In case of revocation, the licensee shall not be entitled to a return of the unearned license fee.

(b)

Any person, licensee or employee of a licensed business, found to be in violation of this section shall result in the suspension of the license for a period of not less than five (5) days for the first occurrence (thirty (30) days for a willful violation); upon a second occurrence, within twelve (12) months, suspension of not less than thirty (30) days; and upon a third occurrence within twenty-four (24) months, a suspension of not less than six (6) months or the remainder of the license period, whichever is greater. Nothing contained herein shall prevent the board of commissioners from suspending or revoking any license issued under this article whenever a person doing business under such license is found in violation of this article or is found guilty of violating any law involving moral turpitude, or when it shall be shown before the board of commissioners that the health, morals, interest and convenience of the public demand the suspension or revocation of such license.

(c)

A suspension does not require notice or a hearing before the board of commissioners. Notice of a revocation hearing, however, shall be given, either personally or by leaving same at the licensed place of business at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the hearing. Such notice given in the name of the board of commissioners or the chairman, may include notice that the license is suspended pending a hearing, in which case the licensee shall immediately cease to operate his business until further order.

(Ord. No. 82-3, §§ III, IV, 3-16-82; Ord. No. 89-04, 3-21-89; Ord. No. 97-01, § 25, 2-5-97)