Sec. 10-94Grounds for refusal of license
Plain English: what this chapter covers
This chapter covers two kinds of businesses. Article II regulates adult entertainment businesses (strip clubs, adult bookstores and theaters, and similar) — where they can locate, their hours, permits for owners and workers, and a ban on alcohol. Article III sets licensing and operating rules for pool rooms, game rooms, billiard halls and internet cafes, including hours, rules for minors, and a ban on gambling.
(a) No license shall be issued to any person, partnership, corporation, or any individual having an interest, directly or indirectly, either as owner, partner, or principal stockholder, who shall have been convicted or shall have taken a plea of nolo contendere, within the past five years immediately prior to the filing of said application, for any felony of any state or of the United States. The term "conviction" shall include an adjudication of guilt or plea of guilty or nolo contendere or the forfeiture of a bond when charged with a crime.
(b) No license shall be issued where there is evidence that the granting of such license will have an adverse impact on the health, safety, or welfare of the public.
History: (Ord. No. 2019-05, § 1(Exh. A), 11-7-2019)
This is a plain-English guide, not legal advice. The official code is on Municode and at City Hall. Our copy is from April 30, 2026.
Online: https://jamesburgessleads.com/city-code/PTIICOOR_CH10AMEN_ARTIIIPOROGAROBIHAINCA_S10-94GRRELI
Official version: https://library.municode.com/GA/Ashburn/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH10AMEN_ARTIIIPOROGAROBIHAINCA_S10-94GRRELI
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