(A) The Mayor shall have the power to suspend or revoke any license issued upon violation by the licensee of this chapter, any other provision of this code, or any regulation or statute of the state or the United States of America.
(B) The power granted herein shall be exercised as follows.
(1) Upon information that a violation has been committed by a licensee, the Mayor shall cause such to be investigated and upon a finding that the violation reasonably appears to have been committed by the licensee, may, after three days’ notice to the licensee suspend any or all licenses issued to the licensee for the period as considered appropriate.
(2) In the event a suspension shall be ordered, the licensee shall be notified in writing at the address as stated in the license application. Any licensee receiving a notice of suspension may, within 15 days from the date of the order, request a hearing for reconsideration.
(3) Upon delivery of a written request for reconsideration of a license suspension delivered to the Clerk-Treasurer not more than 15 days from the date of the notice of suspension, the Mayor shall set a date and place for hearing not less than ten nor more than 20 days from the date the request was received by the Clerk-Treasurer.
(4) At any hearing for reconsideration for a license suspension, the licensee shall present the evidence, statements, or witnesses relevant to the suspension as the Mayor shall rule appropriate whereafter the Mayor may modify, amend, rescind, or continue the order of suspension.
(1985 Code, § 7-10-13) (Ord. 1995-9, passed 12-12-1995; Ord. 1996-19, passed 12-11-1996)