<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 14-128. - Suspension or revocation of licenses.</div>
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               (a)
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               The director shall conduct a hearing to determine whether or not a license should
               be suspended or revoked, with the hearing conducted within ten working days of his/her
               knowledge that:
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               (1)
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               The owner or operator of an adult establishment or the holder of a license as an entertainer
               has violated, or knowingly allowed or permitted the violation of, any of the provisions
               of this article;
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               (2)
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               There have been recurrent violations of provisions of this article that have occurred
               under such circumstances that the owner or operator of an adult establishment knew
               or should have known that such violations were committed;
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               (3)
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               The license was obtained through false statements in the application for such license,
               or renewal thereof;
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               (4)
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               The license has been materially altered or defaced or is being or was used by a person
               other than the license holder or at a location other than that identified on the license
               or for a use or type other than that for which the license was issued;
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               (5)
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               The licensee failed to make a complete disclosure of all information in the application
               for such license, or renewal thereof;
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               (6)
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               The owner or operator, or any partner, or any corporate officer of director holding
               an adult establishment license has become disqualified from having a license by a
               conviction as provided in this article; or
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               (7)
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               The holder of an entertainer license has become disqualified from having a license
               by a conviction as provided in this article.
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               (b)
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               At the hearing, the licensee shall have an opportunity to be heard, or present evidence
               and to be represented by an attorney. Based on the evidence produced at the hearing,
               the director shall take, within five working days after the hearing, any of the following
               actions:
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               (1)
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               Suspend the license for up to 90 days;
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               (2)
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               Revoke the license;
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               (3)
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               Place the license holder on administrative probation for a period of up to one year,
               on the condition that no further violations of this article occur during the period
               of probation; or
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               (4)
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               Take no action.
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               (c)
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               The director shall provide written notice of his/her decision to the applicant by
               certified mail, return receipt requested. The notice shall be send immediately after
               the director determines what action to take, as described above.
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               (d)
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               In the event of suspension or revocation of the license or the placement on administrative
               probation, the licensee shall have the right to appeal that determination to the board
               of commissioners within 30 days of receipt of the notice of suspension, revocation
               or probation. Further appeals shall be to the superior court of the county pursuant
               to the provisions of G.S. 7A-250.
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               (Ord. No. 95-12-6, Â§ 8, 12-5-95)
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