§ 11.35.100. Suspension or revocation of license.

A.

In addition to any other remedy authorized by law, a license may be suspended or revoked as provided in this section if it is discovered that any of the following occurred:

1.

The licensee, or the licensee's agents or employees, has violated any provision of this chapter. Violation by a licensee at one location shall not be construed as a violation at another location of the same licensee, nor shall violations by a prior licensee at the same location be accumulated against a subsequent licensee at the same location;

2.

The original or renewal application contained incorrect, false, or misleading information;

3.

One or more of the bases for denial listed in section 11.35.050 existed before the license was issued; or

4.

A licensee is convicted of a misdemeanor or felony violation of any federal, state, or local tobacco law or regulation, including any provision of this chapter.

B.

During any period of suspension or revocation, the licensee shall remove all tobacco products and tobacco paraphernalia from public view. Failure to do so may be considered a subsequent violation.

C.

When the director finds a violation as set forth in section 11.35.100(A), the license may be suspended or revoked as follows:

1.

Upon finding by the director of a first license violation within any five-year period, the license may be suspended for up to thirty days;

2.

Upon a finding by the director of a second license violation within any five-year period, the license may be suspended for up to ninety days;

3.

Upon a finding by the director of a third license violation in any five-year period, the license may be suspended for up to one hundred and twenty days; and

4.

Upon a finding by the director of a fourth license violation within a five year period, the license shall be revoked.

(Ord. 2007-0118 § 3 (part), 2007.)