In addition to other suspensions and revocations provided for in this chapter, the following procedures shall govern the suspension or revocation of licenses:
A. Any license granted under this chapter may be suspended at any time by the chief of police for any violation of the provisions of this chapter or of any other ordinance of the city, state or federal law, or if such vehicle shall or has been used for any immoral, illegal, disorderly or improper purpose.
B. Any licensed owner or licensed operator of a taxicab vehicle within Sandpoint who violates any provision of the Idaho Code or this code, in addition to: 1) the criminal or civil penalties prescribed by law for such violation, and 2) the suspension and revocation provisions of this chapter, shall be subject to a temporary suspension of their taxicab license for a period not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days.
C. Notice of a temporary suspension may be personally served which suspension shall be effective upon such service. However, notice shall also be deemed properly served if sent by U.S. postal service certified mail to the address on file in the city clerk's office that was provided by the licensee. Such temporary suspension shall then be effective at one minute after twelve o'clock (12:01) A.M. on the third day following the date written notice is mailed to the licensed owner or licensed operator. A licensee's failure to accept, acknowledge, or receive notification of a temporary suspension shall not invalidate the temporary suspension, provided notice was served as provided in this subsection. Notice of a temporary suspension shall include grounds for the temporary suspension, and shall include a statement that informs the licensee of their right to appeal the temporary suspension. A license may be temporarily suspended for good cause even though no criminal charge or infraction is filed. Any operation of a taxicab during the period of a temporary suspension shall be deemed a separate offense for each day of such operation. (Ord. 1191, 6-18-2008)
D. Any licensed owner or licensed operator of a taxicab within the city of Sandpoint whose license is temporarily suspended pursuant to this section may appeal the temporary suspension to the city council by filing a written request with the city clerk's office within fifteen (15) working days of the start of the temporary suspension. Upon appeal, a temporary suspension shall be stayed pending a determination by the city council, unless a separate finding is made by the chief of police that continued operation under the applicant's license would endanger the public, with the reasons for such finding being clearly stated. In the event an appeal of a suspension is denied by the city council, the suspension period shall commence at one minute after twelve o'clock (12:01) A.M. on the day immediately following issuance of the denial by the city council. (Ord. 1271, 6-20-2012)
E. The city council may revoke any license issued under this chapter for any cause which would have disqualified the applicant from receiving a license upon a first application. Further, if the city shall receive a complaint of deficiency or violation which, after investigation, proves to be valid, the licensee shall be served with a warning notice and citation providing five (5) working days to rectify. If the deficiency or violation is not corrected within said five (5) working days, the license shall be revoked for the remainder of the year. (Ord. 1274, 7-18-2012)