(a) Contents. Whenever a hearing is required or available by this Code to determine whether a license as defined herein should be revoked suspended, limited or conditioned, such hearing shall be initiated by filing an accusation. The accusation shall be verified unless made by a public officer acting in their official capacity or by a duly appointed representative of the Department. The verification may be on information and belief. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)
(b) Service. Upon the filing of an accusation, the Superintendent shall serve a copy thereof on the respondent. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)
(c) Method of Service. The accusation may be served on the respondent personally or by registered or certified mail.
(d) Proof of Service – Time of Taking Effect. Service by registered mail shall be effective on the date of mailing, if a registered letter containing the accusation is mailed, postage prepaid, addressed to the respondent at the latest address on file with the Department, or as known by the City Clerk. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)
(e) Appearance – Objections to Service Waived. Where a respondent files a notice of defense or otherwise appears in a proceeding, all objections to the validity of service shall be deemed waived.
(f) Instructions With Accusation. The copy of the accusation shall include or be accompanied by a statement that respondent may request a hearing by filing a notice of defense as provided hereinafter within ten days after service upon the respondent of the accusation, and that failure to do so will constitute a waiver of the respondent’s right to a hearing. A postcard or other form, entitled “Notice of Defense,” shall be included with the accusation, which, when signed by or on behalf of the respondent and returned to the Department, will acknowledge service of the accusation and constitute a notice of defense as provided for hereinafter. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)