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5.04.280 - Revocation of licenses.

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Commerce, CA.

Local law · Updated May 13, 2025 · 2,277 sections

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Any license issued under this chapter is subject to revocation for cause in the manner provided herein.

Complaints against any licensee seeking a revocation of license must be in writing and must set forth one or more of the grounds hereinafter enumerated, except that a written report of the sheriff or any officer or employee of the city disclosing violations of any law by the licensee or his agents or employees shall be deemed a complaint within the meaning of this section. All complaints must be verified unless made by officers or employees in their official capacity.

Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, the following are the grounds which shall, exclusively, constitute a basis for the revocation of licenses: (1)

When the continuance of the operations of the licensee under such license shall be contrary to the public health, safety, peace, welfare or morals, or shall be found to constitute a public nuisance; or

(2)

Violation of any law; or

(3)

The misrepresentation of a material fact by any applicant in obtaining a license hereunder; or

(4)

A plea, verdict or judgment of guilty to any public offense involving moral turpitude charged against the licensee.

(Ord. 132 §1(part), 1968).