§ 5.10.140. Denial.

The permit official shall deny an application for studio registration or artist license, whether original or renewal, by serving the applicant with written notice by hand-delivery or certified mail, return-receipt requested, if:

A.

The applicant is found to be in violation of this chapter or found, in the opinion of the director, to pose a significant health risk to the public for failure to meet the minimum health standards set forth in this chapter; or

B.

The permit official finds:

1.

That the applicant has supplied false or incorrect information on any application for a registration or license;

2.

That the applicant has failed to supply all information required on the application form;

3.

That the applicant has failed to pay the application fee; or

4.

In the case of the registration applicant, that the registration applicant is not in possession of a current, valid state of Texas-issued tattoo or body piercing license.

C.

In the event that an applicant's current or prior registration or license is under suspension, no new license or suspension shall be issued until the term of such suspension has expired.

D.

In the event that an applicant's current or prior registration or license is revoked, no new license or suspension shall be issued until the term of such revocation has expired.

E.

The permit official shall issue the written notice of denial of a registration or license to the applicant which shall contain, as a minimum, the following:

1.

The name of the applicant;

2.

Statement that the registration or license is denied; and

3.

Reason(s) for the denial.

(Ord. No. 17843, § 1, 7-31-2012, eff. 1-1-2013)