Any named party who is excluded from pursuing commercial activities under this chapter, and has not had a hearing before the Ground Transportation Appeal Committee regarding such exclusion as provided for in this chapter, such party may request an expedited appeal of the action that resulted in such exclusion. Such appeal shall be requested in writing by the party so excluded to the department. The department shall promptly investigate the facts relating to such exclusion. If the evidence indicates such exclusion is improper under this chapter, the Department Director may reverse the action that resulted in such exclusion. If the Department Director does not reverse such action, the action resulting in such exclusion shall be heard and determined by the Ground Transportation Appeal Committee in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. If a preponderance of the evidence indicates such exclusion is proper under this chapter the Ground Transportation Appeal Committee shall uphold such exclusion. (Ord. 67-14, 2014)