(A) A permit holder may have his or her permit suspended:
(1) For seven days for any violation of this chapter; or
(2) For 20 days for a second or subsequent violation of this chapter.
(B) A permit holder may have his or her permit revoked:
(1) For a third or subsequent violation of this chapter;
(2) Causes or permits the operation of a city certified wrecker, either owned or contracted for, by an unlicensed driver on the public roadways;
(3) Causes or permits the operation of a wrecker not certified by the city, either owned or contracted for, on the public roadway;
(4) Fails to maintain in force the insurance required for the operation of a towing company, vehicle storage facility or its equipment by the laws of the state;
(5) Operates a wrecker or wrecker company in any way which endangers the life or safety of any persons in any of the following ways:
(a) The grossly negligent operation of a vehicle used by the wrecker company; or
(b) Criminal assault committed by the permit holder or his or her agents or employees during the normal course of business.
(6) Submits false information on a permit application;
(7) Is convicted of a violation under this chapter; and/or
(8) Is convicted of fraud or theft, as defined in the state’s Penal Code, in the conduct or operation of the permit holder’s wrecker company.
(Ord. 2013-11, passed 11-18-2013)