North Nevada Co., Inc. v. Menicucci

OPINION

By the Court,

Batjer, J.:

North Nevada Company appeals from the district court’s denial of injunctive relief and refusal to compel the Reno City Council to grant a business license to North Nevada Co. The district judge found Reno’s general business license provisions, R.M.C. § 4.01.010 et seq., to be constitutional and dissolved a temporary restraining order against city officials. We reverse and remand.

On May 23, 1977, North Nevada Co. applied for a business license to operate an adult book store, novelty shop, and movie arcade in Reno. Fire code violations were discovered on May 24…