(A) Grounds for suspension. A tobacco retailer's license may be suspended as stated herein by the Director of Health Services or his designee upon a finding, after giving the licensee notice and opportunity to be heard, that the licensee or his employee, has violated any law regulating the sale or distribution of tobacco products.
(B) Time period of suspension of license.
(1) Upon the first time that the Director makes a finding of violation, the license to sell tobacco products may be suspended for up to 60 days.
(2) Upon the second time that the Director makes a finding of violation within 12 months of the first determination, the license to sell tobacco products may be suspended for up to 120 days.
(3) Upon the third and each subsequent time that the Director makes a finding of violation within twelve months of the prior determination, the license to sell tobacco products may be suspended for up to one year.
(C) Appeal of suspension. The decision of the Director to suspend a tobacco retailer's license may be appealed to the Board of Administrative Appeals.
(Ord. 961-C-S, passed 9-14-99)