Sec. 4-24. - Suspension, revocation, or denial of license or permit by sheriff.

The sheriff for good cause may suspend, revoke, or deny any gaming license or dealer's permit. Good cause for denial, suspension, or revocation shall consist of a finding by the sheriff from substantial, reliable evidence that:

a.

The licensee or permittee has violated or is violating any provision of this article or any law concerning gambling of the United States or the State of California; or

b.

The licensee or permittee has been convicted of any criminal act involving moral turpitude; or

c.

The continuance of the licensee's or permittee's operations pursuant to such license or permit would be injurious to the health, safety, or welfare of the people of Sonoma County.

The sheriff's decision shall be in writing. The decision shall be served by placing the same in the United States mail (either registered or certified) addressed to the home address shown on the application and also addressed to the last known business address shown on the application. The sheriff shall also serve the decision on any person who appears to be in charge of the premises or, if the premises are closed, by posting the decision on the front door.

(Ord. No. 2971 § 9.)