(A) Denial of license. Upon the determination by the Chief of Police that a license applied for ought not be issued, or a license issued should be revoked, a notice shall be sent to the applicant or licensee by certified mail stating the reason for the denial or revocation, and advising the applicant or licensee of the right to a hearing before the Board of Works to appeal the denial or revocation and the right to correct any defect in the application or premises.
(B) Hearing. When a hearing is requested by an applicant or licensee, not less than ten days’ written notice of such hearing shall be given to the applicant or licensee, which notice shall designate the time and place where the hearing will be held.
(C) Rights granted. At a hearing conducted pursuant to this chapter, the applicant or licensee shall have the right to be represented by counsel, to present witnesses, to testify and cross-examine any other witnesses and to subpoena witnesses. Proceedings shall be conducted under oath.
(D) Adverse decision. If any decision adverse to the applicant or licensee is made by the Board of Works, after a hearing as provided above, the Board of Works shall provide the applicant or licensee with a written reason for such decision.
(Prior Code, § 117.07) (Ord. G-95-10, passed 7-25-1995)