§ 21-4-304. LICENSE DENIAL, REFUSAL TO RENEW, REVOCATION, OR SUSPENSION - AUTHORITY OF THE DIRECTOR.

(a)

"Licensee" defined. In this section, "licensee" includes the operators, agents, or employees of a licensed amusement hall or roller skating rink.

(b)

Grounds.

(1)

The Director may deny a license to an applicant, refuse to renew, revoke, or suspend a license issued under this subtitle if the applicant or licensee:

(i)

Fraudulently or deceptively obtains or attempts to a obtain a license for the applicant or licensee or for another person;

(ii)

Fraudulently or deceptively uses a license;

(iii)

Violates this subtitle;

(iv)

Violates a regulation adopted under this subtitle;

(v)

Fails to correct a violation in accordance with a final order issued under Article 3, Title 6 of the Code; or

(vi)

Refuses to allow an inspection of the facility as required under § 21-4-308 of this subtitle.

(2)

In addition to the criteria in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Director may revoke or refuse to renew a license if the licensee fails to:

(i)

Comply with all applicable state and county law, regulations, and standards, including compliance with:

1.

All codes as defined in Article 3, Title 6 of the Code;

2.

Health regulations and standards; and

3.

Any applicable restrictions on the hours of operation;

(ii)

Prevent excessive noise, traffic congestion, vandalism, or other activities on or about the premises which may constitute a nuisance or which lead to the arrest or detention of patrons, business invitees, or guests of the licensed facility; or

(iii)

If the licensee knew of or condoned these activities or offenses, prevent on or about the premises:

1.

Crimes of violence;

2.

Sex offenses;

3.

Prostitution or solicitation;

4.

Drunkenness;

5.

Lewdness;

6.

Contributing to the delinquency of a minor;

7.

Violations of gaming, alcoholic beverages, or controlled dangerous substances laws; or

8.

Other similar offenses and activities.

(1988 Code, § 5-74) (Bill No. 39-95, § 1, 6-9-1995; Bill No. 72-00, § 2, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 92-01, § 1, 11-26-2001; Bill No. 18-02, § 2, 3-25-2002; Bill No. 73-03, § 39, 7-1-2004)