(1) Upon notice from the division of police of a violation of the private impound towing ordinance, the commissioner of public safety may suspend a private impound tow truck service license for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days if the commissioner determines that the applicant, owner, operator or an employee thereof has violated any provisions of sections 14-85 through 14-94.2 of the Code.
(2) The commissioner shall revoke or deny a private impound tow truck service license if the commissioner determines that:
(a) Cause for suspension under subsection (1) above occurs and the license has been suspended within the preceding twelve (12) months;
(b) An applicant gave false or misleading information in the license or renewal application;
(c) An applicant, owner, operator or employee has knowingly operated a private impound tow truck service during a period of time when the business's license was suspended; or
(d) An applicant's previous license was revoked within twelve (12) months of the application.
(Ord. No. 205-97, § 11, 10-16-97; Ord. No. 194-2003, § 7, 7-10-03; Ord. No. 209-2003, § 7, 8-28-03)