§ 14-281. Suspension and revocation.

In addition to any other penalties prescribed by this article, the city council has the power, on its own motion or on complaint, and after investigation and public hearing at which the licensee shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard, to suspend or revoke any license for any violation by the licensee or by any of its agents, servants, or employees of the provisions of this article, or of any of the terms, conditions or provisions of this article, or any of the terms, conditions or provisions of the license issued by the city council. In addition, the city council, in its discretion, may revoke or elect not to renew a license if it determines that the licensed premises have been inactive for at least three months or, in the case of a license approved for a facility which has not been constructed, such facility has not been constructed and placed in operation within one year of approval of the license application or construction of the facility has not commenced within one year of approval. The city council has the power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas and to require the presence of persons and production of papers, books and records necessary for any hearing authorized by this article.

(Code 1985, § 12-9-8)