§ 9-48. Same—Revocation or suspension.

(a)

Any permit issued for a massage establishment may be revoked or suspended by the chief of police or his designee, after a public hearing before the board of aldermen, or it is found that the provisions of this article are violated or where the permittee or any employee of the permittee, including a masseur or masseuse, has been convicted of any offense found in section 9-47(1), (2) or (3), and the permittee has actual or constructive knowledge of the violation or conviction, or in any case where the permittee or licensee refused to permit any duly authorized police officer, health inspector or fire officer of the city to inspect the premises or the operation therein.

(b)

The chief of police or his designee, before revoking or suspending any permit, shall give the permittee at least ten (10) days' written notice of the charges against him and the opportunity for a public hearing before the board of aldermen, at which time the permittee may present evidence bearing upon the question. In such cases the charges shall be specific and in writing.

(Ord. No. 302, § 13, 8-8-77; Ord. No. 805, § 13, 4-12-07)