(A) Grounds. A license issued under this chapter may be revoked or suspended by the Administrator for any of the following reasons:
(1) Any fraud, misrepresentation, or false statement contained in the application for license;
(2) Any fraud, misrepresentation, or false statement made in connection with the selling of food;
(3) Any violation of this chapter or any applicable laws or provisions of this code including, but not limited to, Chapter 116 of this Code; or
(4) Conducting the business licensed under this chapter in an unlawful manner or in such a manner as to constitute a breach of the peace or a menace to the health, safety, or general welfare of the public.
(B) Conviction of violation of chapter. The Administrator shall revoke a license issued under this chapter for any mobile food vendor who is convicted of two or more separate violations of the provisions of this chapter within any consecutive 12-month period. For purposes of this section conviction shall mean any finding of guilt or liability on the part of the mobile food vendor by a court of competent jurisdiction, and shall include any conviction that has previously been set aside.
(C) Notice. To revoke or suspend a license, the Administrator shall provide written notice to the license holder stating the revocation or suspension action taken, the grounds for such action, and the availability of an appeal under this section. Such notice shall be sent by both regular U.S. mail and certified mail (although return receipt is not required to prove service) to the license holder's address as stated in his or her application.
(D) Appeal. A license holder aggrieved by the decision of the Administrator under this section may file an appeal with the city to be heard either before a hearing officer or the City Council as the Administrator deems appropriate.
(E) Re-application. A person whose license has been revoked under this chapter may not re-apply for a new license for a period of 12 months after the effective date of the revocation.
(Ord. 2352, passed 7-23-20)