A masseur or masseuse permit issued by the Mayor shall be revoked or suspended when it appears that the masseur or masseuse lias been convicted of an offense which would be cause for denial of a permit upon an original application, has made a false statement on an application for a permit, has failed to have a physical examination as required or has committed an act in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.
The Mayor must notify a masseur or masseuse at least ten days prior to the effective date of a suspension or revocation. Notice shall be sent by registered mail, properly addressed with postage affixed, to the address contained in the person's application. The notice shall be in writing and shall specify the violation.
During such ten-day period, the person may appeal the Mayor's decision to Council by requesting a hearing thereon, in writing. A properly filed request shall suspend the effective date of the suspension or revocation until the date of Council's decision, which decision shall be final on the part of the City. Council may sustain, reverse or modify, but not increase, the Mayor's order of suspension or revocation.
(Ord. 435. Passed 1-16-78.)