Operating permits or decals may be denied, suspended or revoked by the City based upon any of the following grounds:
(a) The operator or owner of the commercial quadricycle fails or has failed to comply with the application provisions of this chapter;
(b) The operator has been convicted of any felony involving force and/or violence; any misdemeanor or felony reckless driving or driving under the influence offense; or any crime reasonably related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of the passenger transport business or the ability of the operator to safely transport passengers; unless five years has elapsed from the successful completion of the sentence for any such convictions;
(c) The operator or owner has knowingly made a false statement of material fact, or knowingly failed to state a material fact in the application process for the operating permit or decal;
(d) The operator’s ability to drive lawfully in Michigan is currently expired, suspended or revoked;
(e) The operator has engaged in activity that, in the judgment of the City Police Chief or his or her designee, constitutes a serious threat to public health, safety or welfare. Such threat may be indicated by, but is not limited to:
(1) An arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance while operating a commercial quadricycle;
(2) An arrest for a crime, that if convicted, would require registration as a sex offender, and where a commercial quadricycle was used in the planning of, perpetration of, or fleeing from the offense;
(3) A report from a law enforcement agency that the vehicle or vehicle operator was involved in a vehicle accident involving a commercial quadricycle, where the commercial quadricycle passengers were injured; or
(f) The operator or owner is in default to the city, including being delinquent in the payment of any taxes, fees or other city charges.
(g) In addition to the basis for revocation and/or suspension in subsections (a) through (f) above, the City Commission may revoke a permit or license for cause in accordance with Section 802.17.
(h) Any person whose permit or license is denied, revoked or suspended shall be entitled to a hearing in accordance with Section 802.16.
(Ord. 09-2017. Passed 6-20-17.)