(a) Authority to Revoke. The Mayor may revoke any license issued pursuant to this chapter for any violation of any provision of this chapter or for any violation of any statute, law, ordinance, rule, or regulation pertaining to junk yards or any cause listed in this chapter, and such revocation shall be in addition to any fine or penalty imposed for the violation.
(b) Hearing. The Mayor shall call a hearing for the purpose of determining whether or not the license should be revoked.
(c) Notice of Hearing. Notice of hearing for revocation of a license shall be given in writing, setting forth specifically the grounds of the complaint and the time and place of the hearing. Such notice shall be sent to the licensee by certified mail at his or her last known address or personally served at least five days prior to the date of the hearing.
(d) Hearing Procedures. At the hearing, the City Attorney shall represent the complaint and shall represent the City. The licensee shall be permitted counsel and shall have the right to submit evidence and cross examine witnesses. The Mayor shall preside and shall render the decision.
(e) Causes for Revocation. Licenses issued under this chapter, unless otherwise provided, may be revoked by the Mayor after notice and hearing as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section for any of the following causes:
(1) Any fraud, misrepresentation or false statement contained in the application for the license.
(2) Any violation by the licensee of any statute, law, ordinance, rule, or regulation relating to the license, the subject matter of the license, or the premises occupied.
(3) Conviction of the licensee of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
(4) Failure of the licensee to pay any fine or penalty owing to the City.
(5) Refusal to permit an inspection or investigation or any interference with a duly authorized City or County Public Health officer or employee while in the performance of his or her duties in making such inspection, as provided in this chapter.
(Ord. 2018-4-2. Passed 4-11-18.)