Section 43-21-54. Revocation of license after conviction for violation of article; barring of issuance of new license after revocation

   In addition to any penalty prescribed in this article for a violation of this article the court before whom such person is tried and where a conviction is had shall have the power to revoke the license to operate the establishments licensed under this article; and whenever any person, firm, or corporation has been so convicted, the court, if it shall appear that the premises were being operated in violation of the law with the knowledge, consent, or approval of the owner thereof, shall have the authority to prohibit the issuance of any similar license for such premises to any person for a term of one year after the revocation of the license.

Ga. L. 1945, p. 326, § 10.