5.20.250 Grounds for suspension and revocation of licenses.
(1) If a licensee is convicted of committing on the premises of an adult entertainment business a crime or offense involving one of the following, the license shall be revoked.
(a) A violation of Chapter 9A.88 RCW, Indecent Exposure – Prostitution;
(b) A liquor law violation or a transaction involving a controlled substance as defined in Chapter 69.50 RCW; or
(c) A violation of Chapter 9A.44 RCW, Sex Offenses, Chapter 9.68 RCW, Obscenity and Pornography or Chapter 9.68A RCW, Sexual Exploitation of Children.
(2) For a business licensee, a conviction for which the business license may be revoked includes the conviction of an employee, agent or entertainer for a crime or offense listed in subsection (1)(c) of this section occurring on the business premises when the business licensee knew or should have known of the crime or offense.
(3) For purposes of subsection (1)(c) of this section, “convicted” or “conviction” includes a bail forfeiture accepted by the court as the final disposition of the criminal charge,
(4) A licensee whose license has been revoked is not eligible to reapply for the license for one year following the date the decision to revoke is final.
(5) The director shall effect a suspension, revocation or disqualification by issuing a notice and order in accordance with KCC 6.01.130.
(6) On receipt of a notice and order of suspension or revocation, the license holder shall promptly deliver the license to the director unless an appeal is pending under this chapter. For a license suspension, the director shall return the license to the license holder for the license’s remaining term upon expiration of the suspension. (Ord. 05-02 § 3)