§ 21-21-113. DENIAL; NONRENEWAL; REVOCATION; SUSPENSION OF LICENSE.

(a)

Reasoning. The Director may issue an order denying, refusing to renew, revoking, or suspending a license for the following reasons:

(1)

The information provided by the licensee or applicant in the application is incorrect, incomplete, or has not been updated as required by this title;

(2)

A licensee has failed to comply with a correction notice or citation;

(3)

The licensee or applicant has violated one or more of the provisions of this title; or

(4)

After investigation, the Police Department determines that the junk dealer or scrap metal processor has been engaging in a pattern and practice of receiving stolen junk or scrap metal.

(b)

Director's order.

(1)

An order denying, refusing to renew, revoking, or suspending a license shall be served on the licensee or applicant by certified mail, restricted delivery or by personal service.

(2)

The order shall contain the reasons for the denial, refusal to renew, revocation, or suspension.

(3)

If service cannot be obtained by certified mail, restricted delivery or personal service, the notice may be posted in a conspicuous location on the scrap metal processor's establishment.

(c)

Appeal of order.

(1)

Within 15 days after the date of an order, a person aggrieved may appeal the order and request a hearing before the Director or the Director's designee.

(2)

The filing of an appeal shall stay the order of the Director.

(d)

Appeal to the Board of Appeals.

(1)

Within 30 days after the date of the decision of the Director or the Director's designee on the appeal of an order, a person aggrieved may appeal the decision to the Board of Appeals.

(2)

The filing of an appeal with the Board of Appeals shall stay the order of the Director.

(Bill No. 78-09, § 1, 4-15-2010; Bill No. 79-10, § 2, 10-17-2010)