(a) The local licensing authority has the power and authority to grant a license authorized by this article as well as ordering special terms and conditions on licenses without the need for a public hearing. The local licensing authority has the authority to deny a license or refuse to renew a license for good cause.

(b) The local licensing authority may promulgate such rules and regulations as he or she deems necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this article and may exercise all other powers and duties as are set forth in state statute or City Code and any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto.

(c) The local licensing authority has the authority to summarily suspend a license issued pursuant to this article without notice pending any prosecution or public hearing for a period not to exceed 15 days when the local licensing authority determines a licensee or an agent or employee of the licensee has committed a deliberate and willful violation of the City Code, state statute, or any rule and regulation related to the storage, extraction, processing, or manufacturing of hemp or when the public health, safety or welfare imperatively requires emergency action, and incorporates such findings in the notice for a public hearing before the finance director on the matter. (Ord. No. 2020-15, § 2, 5-21-2020)