Unless a hearing already has been held, before the tax collector or business license commission denies any new or renewal license or grants any license subject to conditions, the applicant shall be so notified in writing. The notice shall advise the applicant that, within five days after receipt of the notice, he may request a hearing before the business license commission. If the intention is to grant the license subject to conditions, the notice shall also specify the proposed conditions. The notice shall be given by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or in the manner required for the service of summons in civil actions. This section shall not apply to the renewal of any license made subject to conditions previously imposed or to which the applicant has previously agreed. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 8, 2003: Ord. 9714 § 1 (part), 1968: Ord. 7462 § 10 (part), 1959: Ord. 6170 § 1, 1953: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 82, 1951.)

The business license commission, referee, tax collector, sheriff, or other appropriate officer or body may examine under oath any applicant or licensee to determine who is the real party in interest in the business, occupation or exhibition for which a license is sought. If the business license commission or other body having jurisdiction is satisfied that the application is not in the interest of the person in whose name the application is made, it may deny or revoke the license. If the business license commission or such other body finds that the application is in the interest of one whose license has been revoked or who has been refused a license, it may treat the application as though made by the real party in interest, and the application shall have the same effect against any future applications as if it had been made in the name of the real party in interest. (Ord. 10159 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9714 § 1 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 85, 1951.)

Every person having a license issued pursuant to this title within five days thereafter shall notify the tax collector in writing of any change in facts required to be stated by subsection B of Section 7.06.020 where the said subsection is applicable, and any change in facts required to be stated in an application by Section 7.06.030, or by paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of former Section 2221 of Ord. 5860, where applicable. (Ord. 8485 § 1 (part), 1963: Ord. 7159 § 4, 1957; Ord. 7011 § 2, 1956: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 86, 1951.)

If any licensee adopts a name or designation not specified in its application for a license pursuant to subsection E of Section 7.06.020, or changes such name or designation, within five days thereafter he shall so notify the tax collector and the business license commission in writing. (Ord. 88-0126 § 2, 1988: Ord. 9630 § 4, 1968: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 86.2, 1951.)

A license granted to a corporation pursuant to this title shall be valid only so long as the directors of the corporation remain the same as shown on its application for a license or a written notice filed pursuant to Section 7.08.030, unless pursuant to Section 7.08.030, within 30 days after any change in its directors the licensee so notifies the tax collector in writing and at the time of so filing pays a fee in the amount set forth in Section 7.14.010, under the appropriate heading. (Ord. 11209 § 1 (part), 1975: Ord. 8608 § 1 (part), 1964: Ord. 8485 § 2, 1963: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 87, 1951.)

A. If the sheriff, the director of the regional planning commission, the director of health services, the director of animal care and control, the director of public works, the forester-fire warden, the commission, the board, or any member thereof, or any other commission, board or officer, finds facts because of which any license granted pursuant to this title should not be renewed, or, if renewed, should be subject to conditions not included in the existing license, or if any application for the revocation or modification of such license has been filed or is pending, each such officer shall so notify the treasurer and tax collector, in writing within 10 days, giving name of the license, number of license and reason for denial or addition of conditions.
B. The treasurer and tax collector shall develop and issue specific guidelines and procedures for departments and officers to deny or condition a renewal license or to prepare and submit an accusation. The treasurer and tax collector shall also implement in cooperation with the sheriff and department of health services a reporting format to track business license enforcement activity and provide a quarterly summary to the board of all license enforcement activities performed by the appropriate agencies. (Ord. 97-0055 § 2, 1997: Ord. 9714 § 1 (part), 1969: Ord. 7462 § 11 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 91.5, 1951.)

A. The following shall constitute grounds for denial of a license for a bookstore, exhibition, traveling show, motion picture theater, sound or advertising vehicle, model studio, picture arcade, entertainment as defined in Part 1 of Chapter 7.36, outdoor festivals, or growth centers:
1. The building, structure, equipment or location of such business does not comply with or fails to meet all of the health, zoning, fire and safety requirements or standards of all the laws of the state of California or ordinances of the county of Los Angeles applicable to such business operation;
2. The applicant, his employee, agent or manager has knowingly made any false, misleading or fraudulent statement of material fact in the application for a license or in any report or record required to be filed with the tax collector or commission.
B. This section does not apply to licenses for security guards as provided for in Section 7.60.280 or to adult business licenses provided for in Chapter 7.92. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 9, 2003: Ord. 10545 § 1 (part), 1972: Ord. 10475 § 1 (part), 1972: Ord. 10438 § 1 (part), 1972: Ord. 10336 § 1 (part), 1971: Ord. 10217 § 2, 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 82.7, 1951.)

In addition to the grounds set forth in Section 7.08.070 the following shall constitute grounds for denial of a license other than a license covered by Section 7.08.070, but including a license for a security guard as provided for in Section 7.60.280:
A. The business is prohibited by any local or state law, statute, rule or regulation, or prohibited in the particular location by any law, statute or rule; or
B. The business has been or is a public nuisance; or
C. The applicant is unfit to be trusted with the privileges granted by such license, or has a bad moral character, intemperate habits, or a bad reputation for truth, honesty or integrity; or
D. The applicant, his agent or employee, or any person connected or associated with the applicant as partner, director, officer, stockholder, associate or manager, has committed or aided or abetted in the commission of any act or act of omission which, committed by a licensee would be a ground for disciplinary action under this chapter; or
E. The applicant, his agent or employee, or any person connected or associated with the applicant as partner, director, officer, stockholder, associate or manager, has been refused a license or had a license revoked by the county, or by any other public agency as defined in Section 7.02.280 on any ground on which the county could deny such a license, except subsection A of this section, or has been an officer, director, member, partner or manager of any person, corporation or other business entity of whatever form, which has been refused a license or had a license revoked by the county or by any other public agency as defined in Section 7.02.280 on any such ground; or
F. The establishment or business will in any way be detrimental to the public interest. (Ord. 93-0061U § 6, 1993: Ord. 10217 § 3, 1971: Ord. 9962 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9897 § 4 (part), 1969: Ord. 9807 § 2 (part), 1969: Ord. 9749 § 3 (part), 1969: Ord. 9630 § 3, 1968: Ord. 9592 § 2, 1968: Ord. 9431 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 6170 § 2, 1953: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 83, 1951.)

If a license has been denied, the tax collector shall not accept a new application by the same person less than one year after such denial for a license for the same activity at the same location unless that application affirmatively shows, and the tax collector finds, that the grounds upon which the first application was denied no longer exist. (Ord. 9920 § 3 (part), 1969: Ord. 8073 § 2, 1961: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 84.5, 1951.)

If at any time it appears to the business license commission that there are grounds for revocation of a license, or that the occupation or activity licensed is being conducted so as to be detrimental to public health, safety or public welfare, but that such grounds or such conduct could be eliminated by the imposition of conditions, or of additional conditions, or by the amendment of any existing conditions to such license, it may notify the licensee in writing that it intends to impose or amend such conditions, and that the licensee may, within five days after receipt of such notice, request, in writing, a hearing. This section does not apply to any adult business license issued pursuant to Chapter 7.92. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 10, 2003: Ord. 9714 § 1 (part), 1969: Ord. 7462 § 11 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 91.5, 1951.)

A. Every license granted under this title or any section thereof is granted and accepted by all parties with the express understanding that the commission may hold a public hearing, notice of the time and place of which shall be given to the licensee, and that if, after such hearing the commission finds that any grounds of revocation exist, the commission may revoke or suspend such license, and that if the facts or conditions constituting the grounds of revocation are an immediate threat to the public peace, health or safety, the commission, pending such hearing, may suspend such license for not more than 60 days.
B. The commission chairperson is authorized to execute an order immediately suspending a business license pending the next meeting of the full commission, when the chairperson determines that the sheriff, the forester-fire warden, the director of the department of health services, the building and safety division of the department of public works, or the director of the department of animal care and control has brought an accusation against the business pursuant to Section 7.10.210 containing allegations that the business is operating in violation of one or more state, county or other local regulations and as a result of the violation an imminent threat to public peace, health or safety exists.
C. Operation of a business or engaging in business activity in violation of an order issued pursuant to subsection A or B of this section revoking or suspending a license shall constitute a violation of Section 7.04.020 and shall be punishable as provided in Sections 7.04.320, 7.04.330 and 7.04.360. Any person violating such order may also be civilly enjoined from such violation as provided in Section 7.04.340 and shall be subject to the civil penalties provided under Section 7.04.350. (Ord. 97-0055 § 3, 1997: Ord. 9962 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9714 § 1 (part), 1969: Ord. 6833 § 1, 1955: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 91, 1951.)

If, after receipt of notice pursuant to Section 7.08.100, the licensee does not request a hearing, or, if after a hearing the business license commission finds facts as specified in Section 7.08.100, it may impose conditions or amend existing conditions as justified by the facts found. Such new conditions or amendments may include, but are not confined to, requirements for off-street parking and hours of operation. This section does not apply to any adult business license issued pursuant to Chapter 7.92. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 11, 2003: Ord. 9714 § 1 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 91.6, 1951.)

If a licensee applies in writing to the business license commission for a change in the conditions to which his license is subject, the business license commission may grant such application, based upon the facts found by such body. (Ord. 9714 § 3 (part), 1969: Ord. 7462 § 11 (part), 1959: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 91.7, 1951.)

A. After a hearing as provided in Chapter 7.10 of this title, the commission may suspend or revoke a license for a bookstore, exhibition, traveling show, motion picture theater, sound or advertising vehicle, model studio, picture arcade, entertainment as defined in Part 1 of Chapter 7.36, outdoor festival, or growth center if it finds that one or more of the following conditions exist:
1. The building, structure, equipment or location of such business does not comply with or fails to meet all of the health, zoning, fire and safety requirements or standards of all the laws of the state of California or ordinances of the county of Los Angeles applicable to such business operation;
2. The licensee, his employee, agent or manager has been convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction of:
a. Any violation of any statute, Ordinance 5860, or any other ordinance arising from any act performed in the exercise of any rights granted by the license the revocation of which is under consideration, or
b. Any offense involving the maintenance of a nuisance caused by any act performed in the exercise of any rights granted by the license the revocation of which is under consideration;
3. The licensee, his employee, agent or manager has knowingly made any false, misleading or fraudulent statement of material fact in the application for a license, or in any report or record required to be filed with the tax collector or commission;
4. The licensee has violated any rule or regulation adopted the commission relating to the licensee’s business;
5. The licensee has failed or refused to notify the tax collector of any change in facts as required by Section 7.08.030 within five days after such change.
B. This section does not apply to a license for a security guard as provided for in Section 7.60.280 or to an adult business license as provided for in Chapter 7.
92.(Ord. 2003-0067 § 12, 2003: Ord. 10545 § 1 (part), 1972: Ord. 10475 § 1 (part), 1972: Ord. 10438 § 1 (part), 1972: Ord. 10217 § 4, 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 91.9, 1951.)

After a hearing as provided in Chapter 7.10 of this title, the commission may suspend or revoke a license, other than a license covered by Section 7.08.140 but including a license for a security guard as provided for in Section 7.60.280, if it finds that any licensee, his agent or employee or any person connected or associated with the licensee as partner, director, officer, stockholder, general manager, or person who is exercising managerial authority of or on behalf of the licensee has:
A. Knowingly made any false, misleading or fraudulent statement of a material fact in an application for a license, or in any report or record required to be filed with any governmental agency; or
B. Violated any provision of Ordinance 5860, or any other ordinance, or of any statute relating to his permitted activity; or
C. Been convicted of a felony or any crime involving theft, embezzlement or moral turpitude; or
D. Committed any act constituting dishonesty or fraud; or
E. A bad moral character, intemperate habits, or a bad reputation for truth, honesty or integrity; or
F. Committed any unlawful, false, fraudulent deception or dangerous act while conducting a licensed business; or
G. Published, uttered or disseminated any false, deceptive or misleading statements or advertisements in connection with the operation of a licensed business; or
H. Violated any rule or regulation adopted by any governmental agency relating to the licensee’s business; or
I. Wilfully failed to comply with the terms of any contract made as part of the exercise of the licensed business; or
J. Conducted the licensed business in a manner contrary to the peace, health, safety, and the general welfare of the public; or
K. Demonstrated that he is unfit to be trusted with the privileges granted by such a license; or
L. Failed or refused to notify the tax collector of any change in facts as required by Section 7.08.030 within five days after such change. (Ord. 10217 § 5 (part), 1971: Ord. 9962 § 3 (part), 1970: Ord. 9897 § 4 (part), 1969: Ord. 9807 § 2 (part), 1969: Ord. 9749 § 3 (part), 1969: Ord. 9630 § 5 (part), 1968; Ord. 9431 § 2 (part), 1967: Ord. 7462 § 12 (part), 1959: Ord. 7011 § 3, 1956; Ord. 5942 § 13 (part), 1952: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 92, 1951.)

In addition to the grounds stated in Sections 7.08.140 and 7.08.150, after a hearing as provided in Chapter 7.10, the commission may suspend or revoke a license if it finds that any licensee, his agent or employee, general manager, or person who is exercising managerial authority of or on behalf of the licensee has violated any condition or restriction of the license. (Ord. 10438 § 1 (part), 1972: Ord. 10279 § 6 (part), 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 92.1, 1951.)

A. In addition to the grounds stated in any other section of this title, the commission, after a hearing as provided in Chapter 7.10, shall suspend for a period of not less than 10 days nor more than 60 days a tow truck operator license granted pursuant to Section 7.28.030 or an ambulance operator license granted pursuant to Section 7.16.030 if it finds that any such licensee, his agent or employee, general manager, or person who is exercising managerial authority of or on behalf of the licensee has acted as a runner or capper as prohibited by Sections 6151 and 6152 of the California Business and Professions Code.
B. In addition to the grounds stated in any other section of this title, the commission, after a hearing as provided in Chapter 7.10 of this title, shall revoke a tow truck operator license granted pursuant to Section 7.28.030 or an ambulance operator license granted pursuant to Section 7.16.030 if it finds that any such licensee, his agent or employee, general manager, or person who is exercising managerial authority of or on behalf of the licensee or any combination of such persons has acted as a runner or capper as prohibited by Sections 6151 and 6152 of the California Business and Professions Code more than once in any 12-month period. (Ord. 11018 § 1, 1974: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 92.2, 1951.)

The executive officer of the business license commission shall give notice of such revocation to the tax collector. (Ord. 9714 § 53 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 94, 1951.)

On revocation of the license, no part of the money in the hands of the tax collector shall be returned, but the license fee shall be forfeited to the county. (Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 93, 1951.)

When a license of any person is revoked for cause, no similar license shall be granted to the same person within one year after such revocation, except for an activity listed in Section 7.08.140. (Ord. 2003-0067 § 13, 2003: Ord. 10545 § 1 (part), 1972: Ord. 9920 § 3 (part), 1969: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 95, 1951.)

A policy of insurance or a bond or undertaking required by this title shall not be accepted unless it either is not subject to cancellation or it provides that it shall not be cancelled until 30 days after the insurer or surety gives notice thereof to the tax collector. (Ord. 89-0085 § 1, 1989: Ord. 10279 § 6 (part), 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 95.6, 1951.)

Within three days after a licensee first learns that a bond, undertaking or policy of insurance required as a condition of his license will be or has been cancelled, such licensee shall so notify, in writing, the tax collector. (Ord. 10336 § 2, 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 95.7, 1951.)

If any county officer, employee or department is informed of any change or cancellation of any insurance policy, undertaking or bond required by this title, such officer, employee or department immediately shall so inform the executive officer of the commission, the tax collector and the sheriff of such change or cancellation. (Ord. 10279 § 6 (part), 1971: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 95.8, 1951.)

A. Whenever this title requires the licensee or applicant for any license to procure, post or maintain in effect any bond, undertaking, deposit, surety, policy of insurance or approved self-insurance plan, any license so issued is good only while such bond, undertaking, deposit, surety, policy of insurance or approved self-insurance plan is in full force and effect. Such license shall be automatically suspended without notice if at any time such bond, undertaking, deposit, surety or policy of insurance is not in full force and effect, or at any such time as a self-insurance plan approved by the business license commission fails to meet the requirements as set forth in Section 7.80.241. (Ord. 89-0086 § 5, 1989: Ord. 7159 § 5 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 96, 1951.)

The tax collector shall notify the licensee in writing of any suspension pursuant to Section 7.08.240. Within five days thereafter, the licensee may request in writing a hearing before the business license commission or other appropriate tribunal. The business license commission or other appropriate tribunal shall hold a hearing as provided in this chapter and Section 7.06.090, and, as indicated by the evidence received at such hearing, revoke such license or terminate the suspension and restore the license. If the licensee does not request a hearing, the license is automatically revoked at the expiration of five days after notification of suspension. (Ord. 9714 § 3 (part), 1969: Ord. 7159 § 5 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 98, 1951.)

Whenever a license is suspended or revoked, either the tax collector or the sheriff shall take into his possession any license, license plates or similar evidence of a license which has been suspended or revoked. The holder thereof shall surrender the same upon request. The sheriff shall deliver any license, license plates or similar evidence of a license received by him to the tax collector. (Ord. 9714 § 3 (part), 1969: Ord. 9557 § 4 (part), 1968: Ord. 7159 § 5 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 98.5, 1951.)

If a new bond, undertaking, deposit, surety or policy of insurance acceptable to the business license commission is filed before cancellation or expiration of the old one becomes effective, then the license will continue in full force. (Ord. 9714 § 3 (part), 1969: Ord. 7159 § 5 (part), 1957: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 97, 1951.)

Any person who does any of the following is guilty of a misdemeanor:
A. Displays or causes or permits to be displayed or has in his possession any canceled, revoked, suspended, fictitious or fraudulently altered license, or any document simulating a license or purporting to be or to have been issued as license;
B. Lends his license to any other person or knowingly permits the use thereof by another;
C. Displays or represents any license not issued to him as being his license;
D. Fails or refuses to surrender to the sheriff or tax collector, upon his lawful demand, any license which has been suspended, revoked or canceled;
E. Permits any unlawful use of a license issued by him;
F. Photographs, photostats, duplicates or in any way reproduces any license or facsimile thereof in such a manner that it could be mistaken for a valid license, or displays or has in his possession any such photograph, photostat, duplicate, reproduction or facsimile, unless authorized by the provisions of this title. (Ord. 10475 § 2, 1972: Ord. 5860 Ch. 1 Art. 7 § 98.6, 1951.)