(A) Suspension or revocation of license.
(1) Any license required under this chapter may be suspended or revoked for violation of any provisions of this chapter.
(2) Written notice of a suspension or revocation shall be served personally or by registered or certified mail upon the licensee at least 15 calendar days prior to the effective date of the suspension or revocation. The written notice shall contain the effective date of the suspension or revocation; the facts which support the conclusion that a violation or violations have occurred; a statement that if the licensee desires to appeal, a written request for a hearing must be received by the county within 15 calendar days following service; and that the request for hearing must state the grounds for appeal. If a hearing is requested, the suspension or revocation shall be stayed pending outcome of the hearing.
(3) Upon receipt of a request for hearing, the county shall set a date, time and place for the hearing. The hearing shall be conducted pursuant to the procedures in § 112.32 of this chapter.
(B) Summary suspension of license.
(1) If the county finds that the public health, safety or welfare requires immediate action, summary suspension of a license may be ordered.
(2) Written notice of a summary suspension shall be by certified return receipt mail to the licensee’s business address. The county shall also take reasonable steps to notify the licensee by telephone prior to the summary suspension.
(3) The written notice shall state the effective date of the summary suspension; the violation requiring emergency action, the facts which support the conclusion that a violation has occurred; a statement that if the licensee desires to appeal, a written request for hearing must be received by the county within ten calendar days following service of the notice, and that the request must state the grounds for appeal.
(4) Upon receipt of a request for hearing, the county shall set a date, time and place for the hearing. The hearing shall be conducted pursuant to the procedures in § 112.32 of this chapter.
(5) The summary suspension shall not be stayed pending an appeal.
(1993 Code, § 112.21) (Ord. 94-09, passed 7-20-1994)