(A) Any license issued under this Chapter may be suspended or revoked after a public hearing before the City Manager or designated representative where it is found that any of the provisions of this Chapter have been violated or where the licensee or any employee of the licensee has been convicted of any offense found in this Chapter and the licensee has actual or constructive knowledge of the violation or conviction, or where the licensee or employee of the licensee refuses to permit any duly authorized law enforcement officer to inspect the premises during any hours when the establishment is open to the public, or if the licensee has been convicted of or has pleaded guilty to a felony under the laws of this state, or any other state, or of the United States, or has forfeited a bond to appear in court to answer charges for any such offense, if such conviction or plea occurred subsequent to or within the ten (10) years immediately prior to the date of the licensee’s application.

(B) If the City Clerk or designated representative denies issuance of a license, or issues an order suspending or revoking a license, the licensee, up to but not more than fifteen (15) days after the order, may appeal such denial or order to the City Manager or designated representative.

(C) If the City Manager or designated representative issues an order upholding the denial, suspension, or revocation of the license, the licensee, up to but not more than thirty (30) days after the order, may appeal the order to the District Court of Johnson County.

(D) Any appeal taken under this Section will stay the order of suspension or revocation of the license. (Ord. 16-24 § 2, 2016.)