(a) The director shall refuse to issue or renew a vehicle tow service license if the applicant or licensee:
(1) intentionally or knowingly makes a false statement as to a material matter in an application for a license or license renewal, or in a hearing concerning the license;
(2) has been convicted twice within a 12-month period or three times within a 24-month period for violation of this chapter or has had a vehicle tow service license revoked within two years prior to the date of application;
(3) uses a trade name for the vehicle tow service other than the one registered with the director;
(4) is not qualified under Section 48A-7 of this article;
(5) uses a subcontractor to provide vehicle tow service, unless the use of the subcontractor is authorized pursuant to Section 48A-7(e) of this chapter; or
(6) has been finally convicted for violation of another city, state, or federal law that indicates a lack of fitness of the applicant to perform vehicle tow service.
(b) If the director determines that a license should be denied the applicant or licensee, the director shall notify the applicant or licensee in writing that the application is denied and include in the notice the specific reason or reasons for denial and a statement informing the applicant or licensee of the right to, and process for, appeal of the decision. (Ord. Nos. 19099; 21435; 24175)