§ 12-146. Revocation.

(a)

The licenses issued pursuant to this article may be revoked by the chief of police, after notice and hearing, for any of the following causes:

(1)

Any fraud, misrepresentation or false statement contained in the application for license;

(2)

Any fraud, misrepresentation or false statement made in connection with the selling of goods, wares or merchandise;

(3)

Any violation of this article;

(4)

Conviction of the licensee of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; or

(5)

Conducting the business licensed under this article in an unlawful manner or in such a manner as to constitute a breach of the peace or to constitute a menace to the health, safety or general welfare of the public.

(b)

Notice of hearing for revocation of a license shall be given in writing, setting forth specifically the grounds of the complaint and the time and place of the hearing. Such notice shall be mailed, postage prepaid, to the licensee, at his last known address, at least five days prior to the date set for the hearing.

(c)

Any person aggrieved in connection with the revocation of such a license shall have the right to appeal to the city council. Such appeal shall be taken by filing with the city council within 14 days after notice of the decision by the chief of police has been mailed to such person's last known address, a written statement setting forth the grounds for the appeal. The city council shall set the time and place for a hearing on such appeal and notice of such hearing shall be given to such person in the same manner as provided in this section for notice of hearing on revocation.

(Code 1966, §§ 4-7.10, 4-17.11; Code 1982, § 14-23; Ord. No. 1982, §§ 10, 11, 1-18-1982)