(A) The regulatory authority may suspend a permit issued under provision of this subchapter if it determines that the owner, operator, or person in charge of a tattoo, body piercing, or body painting studio has:
(1) Been convicted twice within a 12-month period for violation of this subchapter;
(2) Failed to comply, within the time specified, with an order to correct or abate an imminent threat to the public health or safety;
(3) Intentionally or knowingly provided false information to the regulatory authority, the Chief of Police or his or her designee during a lawful
inspection; or
(4) Intentionally or knowingly impeded a lawful inspection by the regulatory authority or Chief of Police or his or her designee.
(B) The regulatory authority shall suspend the permit for a definite period of time not to exceed one year, or until the violations resulting in said suspension have been corrected or abated.
(C) Upon receipt of written notice of suspension issued by the regulatory authority, the permit holder shall immediately cease operation of the facility for which the permit is suspended. The notice of suspension must include:
(1) The name of the permit holder;
(2) The location or identification of the establishment for which the permit is suspended;
(3) The reason for the suspension; and
(4) A statement informing the establishment of its right to appeal the suspension.
(Prior Code, § 110.111) (Ord. 1522, passed 10-10-2006)