(A) Along with the other regulatory enforcement authority granted in these provisions, the Chief of Police may revoke or suspend any permit issued to a dealer:
(1) For any cause that would be grounds for denial of a permit;
(2) Upon a finding any violation of the provisions of this code relating to dealers;
(3) Upon a finding of a violation of federal, state, or other local law being committed connected with the operation of the dealer’s business location so that the person in charge of the business location knew, or should reasonably have known, that violations or offenses were occurring;
(4) A lawful inspection has been refused; or
(5) If any statement contained in the application for the permit is false.
(B) The Chief, upon revocation or suspension of any permit issued pursuant to these provisions, shall give the dealer written notice of the revocation or suspension.
(1) Service of the notice will be accomplished by mailing the notice by regular and certified mail, return receipt requested.
(2) Mailing of the notice by regular mail will be prima facie evidence of receipt of the notice.
(C) Revocation will be effective and final ten days after the giving of notice unless the revocation is appealed.
(D) Suspension will be effective immediately upon the giving of notice, for the period of time set in the notice not to exceed 30 days.
(Prior Code, § 7.250) (Ord. 2008-01, passed 3-31-2008)