4-17-18: SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE:
A. A license issued pursuant to this chapter may be suspended or revoked by the town manager after a hearing for any of the following reasons:
1. Fraud, misrepresentation, or a false statement of material fact contained in the license application.
2. A violation of any Town, State, or Federal law or regulation pertaining to the operation of the business for which the license was issued.
3. A violation of this chapter.
4. A violation of any of the terms and conditions of the license, including, without limitation, any special condition imposed upon the license by the town manager pursuant to section 4-17-10 of this chapter.
5. Licensees' operations at its licensed location have ceased for more than six (6) months for any reason.
6. Ownership of the licensee business has been transferred without the new owner obtaining a license pursuant to this chapter.
B. In connection with the suspension of a license, the town manager may impose reasonable conditions.
C. Any hearing held pursuant to this section shall be processed in accordance with title 1, chapter 19 of this Code.
D. For the purpose of disciplinary action imposed pursuant to this section, a licensee is responsible and accountable for the conduct of the licensee's employees, agents, and contractors occurring in connection with the operation of the business for which the license has been issued.
E. In deciding whether a license should be suspended or revoked, and in deciding what conditions to impose in the event of a suspension, if any, the town manager shall consider all of the following:
1. The nature and seriousness of the violation.
2. Corrective action, if any, taken by the licensee.
3. Prior violation(s), if any, by the licensee.
4. The likelihood of recurrence.
5. All circumstances surrounding the violation.
6. Whether the violation was willful.
7. The number of previous violations by the licensee.
8. Previous sanctions, if any, imposed against the licensee.
F. No fee previously paid by a licensee in connection with the application shall be refunded if such license is suspended or revoked. (Ord. 4, Series 2019)