(a) Any denial, suspension or revocation of a new or renewal massage establishment license under this chapter may be appealed to the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals by written notice within ten days of such denial, suspension or revocation. Unless the applicant requests a longer period, the Board must hold a hearing on the appeal within twenty-one days and must issue a decision affirming, reversing or modifying the denial, suspension or revocation within seven days after the hearing.
(b) Any denial, suspension or revocation of a new or renewal massage therapist license under this chapter may be appealed to the License Appeals Board by written notice within ten days of such denial, suspension or revocation. Unless the applicant requests a longer period, the License Appeals Board must hold a hearing on the appeal within twenty-one days and must issue a decision affirming, reversing or modifying the denial, suspension or revocation within seven days after the hearing.
(c) Any decision by the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals or the License Appeals Board shall be a final appealable order, and the applicant or licensee may seek judicial review of such administrative action in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(d) Any licensee lawfully operating a massage establishment prior to the denial of a license renewal application, or the suspension or revocation of a license, may continue to operate such establishment during the pendency of an appeal to the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals or to a court.
(e) Any licensee lawfully engaging in the practice of massage prior to the denial of a license renewal application, or the suspension or revocation of a license, may continue to engage in the practice of massage during the pendency of an appeal to the License Appeals Board or to a court.
(Ord. 8433-1998. Passed 3-10-98.)