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(1) The proposed use does not comply with the Lino Lakes City `.- Zoning Ordinance. (2) The proposed use does not comply with any health, building, building maintenance or other provisions of this Code of Ordinances or state law. (3) The applicant or licensee has failed to comply with one or more provisions of this chapter. (4) Fraud, misrepresentation or bribery in securing or renewing a license. (5) Fraud, misrepresentation or false statements made in the application and investigation for, or in the course of, the applicant's business. (6) Violation within the preceding five (5) years, of any law relating to theft, damage or trespass to property, sale of a controlled substance, or operation of a business. (7) The owner of the premises licensed or to be licensed would not qualify for a license under the terms of this chapter. (8) Except in the case of a suspension pending a hearing on revocation, a revocation or suspension by the city council shall be preceded by written notice to the licensee and the public hearing. The written notice shall give at least eight days notice of the time and place of the hearing and shall state the nature of the charges against the pawnbroker, precious metal dealer or secondhand goods dealer. The council may, without any notice, suspend any license pending a hearing on revocation for a period not exceeding 30 days. The notice may be served upon the pawnbroker, precious metal dealer or secondhand goods dealer by United States mail addressed to the most recent address of the business in the license application. (9) The following locations shall be ineligible for a license under this Chapter: (a) No license shall be granted or renewed for operation on any property on which taxes, assessments, or other financial claims of the State, County, School District, or City are due, delinquent or unpaid. In the event a suit has been commenced under Minnesota Statutes, Section 278.01-278.03, questioning the amount or validity of taxes, the City Council may on application waive strict compliance with this provision; no waiver may be granted, however, for taxes or any portion thereof which remain unpaid for a period exceeding one (1) year after becoming due. (b) No license shall be granted or renewed if the property on which the business is to be conducted is owned by a person who is ineligible for a license under any of the requirements of this Code, except that a property owner who is a minor or who has been convicted of a crime, other than a crime involving theft or falsehood, shall not make the premises ineligible under this subsection. 17