A. For the purpose of regulation and when deemed in the public interest, the governing body may refuse to grant a license but no license shall be refused until the person seeking the license has been given the opportunity of a hearing by the governing body. After such a hearing, the majority of the governing body at the hearing may still refuse to grant a license. B. Whenever a person is guilty of violating an ordinance relating to the granting of a license, or in the judgment of the governing body the public welfare requires a license be revoked, the governing body may revoke the license. History: 1953 Comp., § 14-37-2, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 51 Am. Jur. 2d Licenses and Permits §§ 57 to 62. 53 C.J.S. Licenses §§ 38, 39, 43, 50 to 52.
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