§ 92.58 APPEAL AND HEARING PROCEDURE.
   (A)   Registrations issued under this section may be denied, revoked or non-renewed due to any of the following:
      (1)   The keeping of honey bees in a manner which constitutes a nuisance to the health, safety or general welfare of the public;
      (2)   Fraud, misrepresentation, or a false statement contained in the registration application or during the course of the registered activity;
      (3)   Any violation of the applicable provisions in this chapter.
   (B)   Notice of approval, denial, revocation or non-renewal must be made in writing to the registrant and to any person opposing the application for initial registration specifying the reason(s) for the action. The registrant or any person opposing the application may request a hearing within 14 days of the date of the notification letter.
   (C)   A hearing officer shall hold a hearing on a contested approval, denial, revocation, or non-renewal. The hearing officer shall be a person appointed by the city. At the hearing, the applicant and any person objecting to the application for initial registration may speak and may present witnesses and other evidence. Upon the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall issue a written decision that includes findings of fact. The city shall provide the registrant and any objecting party with a copy of the hearing officer's decision. The registrant may appeal the hearing officer's decision in accordance with state law.
(Ord. 2015-1191, passed 5-18-15)