§ 5-33. Revocation or suspension.

(a)

The provisions of this section shall not apply to the revocation or suspension of race track or wagering establishment licenses.

(b)

Subject to subsection (a), the tax and license manager may suspend any license issued under this article for a specified period not to exceed sixty (60) days, or revoke such license, for any of the following reasons:

(1)

Failure to maintain good moral character;

(2)

Conviction of any felony involving dishonesty, deceit, theft, assaultive conduct or sexual misconduct;

(3)

Any other violation of articles I and II of this chapter.

(c)

The city shall give written notice of the revocation or suspension to the licensee which notice shall contain the reasons for the revocation or suspension and, if applicable, the length of the suspension. Such notice shall either be personally served on the licensee or mailed to the licensee's last known address. Service of the notice shall be deemed complete upon mailing.

(d)

The licensee may request an informal hearing on such revocation or suspension by submitting a written request to the tax and license manager within ten (10) days after the notice of revocation or suspension is given. An informal hearing before the tax and license manager shall be held within fifteen (15) days after the request for the same is received by the city. If the licensee does not request a hearing within said ten (10) day period, the revocation or suspension shall take effect on the eleventh day after service of the notice of revocation or suspension. If a hearing is requested, the revocation or suspension shall not take effect until after the informal hearing and the service of a new notice from the tax and license manager on the licensee setting forth the tax and license manager's final decision. Such notice shall be personally served on the licensee or mailed to the licensee's last known address. Service of the notice shall be deemed complete upon mailing.

(Code 1963, § 4-41; Ord. No. 1060, § 2, 12-26-78; Ord. No. 1723, § 5, 6-2-92)