§ 6.52.180. Permit - Grounds for suspension or revocation.

Any secondhand dealer or pawnbroker permit issued under the provisions of this chapter may be suspended or revoked for any of the following reasons:

A.

Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement contained in the application for the permit;

B.

Fraud, misrepresentation or false statement made in the course of carrying on the business regulated by this chapter;

C.

Any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or of any other provision of this Code relating to any of the business activities conducted or carried on by the permittee;

D.

Any violation of any provision of federal, state or local laws if substantially related;

E.

Conviction of a felony by a holder of such permit during the period for which the permit was issued if the felony is substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of the pawnbroker or secondhand dealer;

F.

Anything which would authorize denial of a new permit if one were applied for;

G.

Falsification of pawnbroker or secondhand dealer permit or any other document required pursuant to this chapter.

Any person whose permit has been suspended or revoked shall have the right to an administrative appeal before the chief of police or his designee. Any unfavorable decision by the chief of police may be appealed in writing, stating the grounds therefor, within ten days of said decision, to the code enforcement commission. Said commission shall hold a hearing thereon within a reasonable time and the decision of said commission shall be final.

(Ord. 21866.)