(A) Generally. Any license issued under this section may be suspended or revoked at the discretion of the Chief of Police for violation of the following.
(1) Subsequent knowledge by the town of fraud, misrepresentation, or incorrect statements provided by the applicant on the application form.
(2) Fraud, misrepresentation, or false statements made during the licensed activity.
(3) Subsequent conviction of any offense for which granting of a license could have been denied under this subchapter.
(4) Engaging in any prohibited activity as provided under this subchapter.
(5) Violations of any of the provisions of this subchapter.
(B) Notice. Prior to revocation or suspension of any license issued under this ordinance, the Police Department shall provide the license holder with written notice of the alleged violations and inform the licensee of his or her right to a hearing on the alleged violation. Notice shall be delivered in person or by mail to the permanent residential address listed on the license application, or if no residential address is listed, to the business address provided on the license application.
(C) Hearing. Upon receiving the notice provided in division (B) of this section, the licensee shall have the right to request a review by the Town Manager. If no request for a review is received by the Chief of Police within ten days following the service of the notice, the town may proceed with the suspension or revocation. If a review is requested within the stated time frame, a review shall be completed within 20 days from the date of the request for the review. Within ten regular business days of the conclusion of the Town Manger’s decision, the licensee shall be notified the final decision.
(D) Emergency. If, in the discretion of the Chief of Police or Town Manager imminent harm to the health or safety of the public may occur because of the actions of a peddler licensed under this chapter, the
Chief of Police or Town Manager may immediately suspend the person’s license and provide notice of the right to hold a subsequent review as prescribed in division (C) of this section.
(E) Appeals. Any person whose license is suspended or revoked under this section shall have the right to appeal that decision to the circuit court within 30 days.
(Ord. 2023-OR-005, passed 2-27-23)