Suspension and revocation of license; emergency suspension; closure procedure.
Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 901-205
in effectSec. 901-205. - Suspension and revocation of license; emergency suspension; closure procedure.
(a) The administrator may revoke or suspend a hotel license at any time in accordance with section 801-412 of the Code, and shall follow the procedures set forth in that section.
(b) In accordance with the reasons and procedures provided under section 801-413 and section 801-414 of the Code, a hotel license may be temporarily suspended without hearing by the mayor or the license administrator.
(1) If a hotel license is suspended, the hotel is prohibited from furnishing guestrooms or other space to new guests, including but not limited to, conference rooms, ballrooms, pools and spas, and parking lots. The hotel may only continue to operate and furnish guestrooms to current guests, unless an emergency order requires immediate evacuation of the property.
(2) If a hotel license is revoked, the owner of the property is prohibited from furnishing guestrooms or rented space to new guests and must cease operations within 30 days of a final decision, during which time they must:
(i) Notify all guests of the hotel's cessation of operation;
(ii) Provide a reasonable amount of time for guests to vacate their guestrooms, which shall be no less than one week, if requested by a guest;
(iii) Comply with all health codes and provisions of this chapter until all guests have vacated the property;
(iv) Allow the city or any partnering organizations or charities to contact current guests directly, in order to provide information regarding potential alternative housing options;
(v) Allow for a final inspection to ensure full compliance with this section.
(G.O. 17, 2018, § 1)
Source: Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Revised Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/in/indianapolis_-_marion_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIVBUCORELI_CH901HOPLPULO_ARTIIAPREINAPDESUREAPTR_S901-205SURELIEMSUCLPRFetched: 10/27/2026