(A) Notice of hearing. The chief of the city's police department may seek revocation of a license to engage in peddling, Solicitation 1 or Solicitation 2, as defined in § 112.02 of this subchapter, for an alleged violation of any of the provisions of this subchapter by a peddler or a solicitor, if the chief determines, after investigation, that cause exists for the requested suspension or revocation of the permit. The chief shall do so by mailing written notice, by registered mail, to the person designated in the application as responsible for the peddling or solicitation activities: The notice shall include the time, date and place of a hearing before the city administrator, which hearing shall be no sooner than five days from the date of mailing. The notice shall specify that the person may be represented by counsel and shall have the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses.
(B) Testimony at hearing. Testimony at the hearing shall be taken upon oath or affirmation, with, testimony from witnesses in support of the revocation heard first, followed by testimony from the aggrieved peddler or solicitor, or by witnesses on his or her behalf.
(C) Hearing and determination. The city administrator shall make a determination concerning the requested revocation, and if revocation is granted, the administrator shall notify the person in writing, stating the reasons for the revocation, and stating the right to appeal to the city council within five days of the administrator's determination. The revocation will become effective immediately upon personal service on the person designated in the application as responsible for the peddling or solicitation activities, unless a timely appeal is filed, or unless a court of competent jurisdiction rules otherwise.
(D) Citation for persons engaged in Solicitation 3 or Solicitation 4. The certificate of registration for a person engaged in Solicitation 3 or Solicitation 4 may not be revoked; however, any such person may be issued a citation for violation of any of the provisions of this subchapter that governs such person's activity, and the Chief of Police may request that the organization replace such person with another solicitor for the organization to prevent further violations.
(Ord. 02-36, passed 10-22-02)