§ 14-23. Revoking licenses, reasons for; notice; appeal.

(a)

Licenses issued pursuant to this article may be revoked by mayor of the city, after notice and hearing for any of the following causes:

(1)

Fraud, misrepresentation, or any false statement made to the city clerk's office in furnishing the information required in filing application for registration or license.

(2)

Any violation of this article.

(3)

Conviction of licensee, or registrant, of any felony or crime involving moral turpitude.

(4)

Conducting the peddling and soliciting in an unlawful manner or in such a manner as to constitute a breach of the peace or be a menace to the health, safety or general welfare of the people of the city.

(b)

Notice of the hearing for the revocation of a license shall be given in writing, stating the basis of the complaint, and the time and place for such hearing. This notice shall be mailed, postage prepaid, to the licensee at the address given on the application for the license, at least five days prior to the date set for the hearing.

(c)

Any person aggrieved by the decision of the mayor shall have the right to appeal to the city council. Such appeal shall be taken by filing with the city clerk, a written statement of the grounds for the appeal within 14 days after notice of the decision by the mayor has been given. The city council shall set the time and place for hearing such appeal, and notice of such time and place shall be given by the clerk in the manner hereinabove provided for notice of hearing of revocation by the mayor.

(Ord. No. 565, § 1, 3-16-92)