(A) After the Board of Public Safety or its agent denies, refuses to renew, or immediately suspends a taxicab permit and/or a taxicab driver's license, the Board shall provide written notice, sent in compliance with Indiana Trial Rules, to the applicant, permitee or licensee stating the grounds for the Board's action. The notice shall also inform the addressee that the Board's action will become a final order and the permit and/or license considered revoked in 30 days if addressee does not (1) rectify the violation prior to end of the suspension and/or (2) request a hearing on the matter before the Board. During the time period of the suspension, the permittee or licensee shall not operate under the provisions of this ordinance.
(B) At the hearing to be held by the Board of Public Safety, the applicant, permitee and/or licensee shall be given the opportunity to present witnesses and evidence, to be represented by counsel and to examine all witnesses presented. The Board of Public Safety shall mail a written order stating the grounds for the Board's decision following a hearing in the case. Said order shall be considered a final order for the purpose of IC 4-21.5-3.
(C) If the applicant, permittee or licensee is dissatisfied with Board's decision, such person may appeal in the manner provided in § 116.57.
(D) Acting as an agent of the Board of Public Safety, the Taxicab Inspector may issue a complaint to Allen Superior Court for violation of any of the provisions of this chapter involving fines.
(Ord. G-30-90, passed 12-18-90; Am. Ord. G-20-10, As Amended, passed 12-14-10; Am. Ord. G-9-16, passed 7-12-16) Penalty, see § 10.99