(1) If the commissioner determines that a violation has occurred or that grounds exist to deny, suspend, or revoke a private impound tow truck service license, he shall notify the applicant or licensee in writing of his intent to find a violation or to deny, suspend or revoke, including a summary of the grounds therefore. The notice shall be sent to the applicant or licensee by certified mail to the person and address specified in the application. Within ten (10) days of receipt of such notice, the applicant or licensee may request a hearing before the commissioner. If a request for a hearing is not timely received by the commissioner, the notice shall be a final administrative act of a finding of violation, denial, suspension or revocation. If a timely request for hearing is received by the commissioner, a hearing before the commissioner shall be conducted within thirty (30) days of the commissioner's receipt of the applicant's or licensee's request therefore, with written notice of the hearing date to be sent to the applicant or licensee at least twenty (20) days prior to the scheduled hearing. The commissioner shall render a written decision within ten (10) days after the completion of the hearing and shall serve the applicant or licensee with a copy of his or her decision by certified mail. The applicant or licensee may appeal a decision of the commissioner to the Fayette Circuit Court within thirty (30) days after receipt of the written notice of the decision.
(2) A private impound towing company whose license has been revoked may reapply no earlier than twelve (12) months after said revocation. If a license is issued, it shall be considered probationary for the first six (6) months and any finding of violation shall result in revocation.
(Ord. No. 205-97, § 12, 10-16-97; Ord. No. 194-2003, § 8, 7-10-03; Ord. No. 209-2003, § 8, 8-28-03)