§ 12-149. Hearing procedure.

(a)

In any instance in this article wherein a hearing is required, the director shall, after no less than ten days' written notice to interested parties, hold such hearing to ascertain all facts in the matter.

(b)

An applicant or licensee shall have full right to be represented by counsel, to produce witnesses and other evidence, and to cross examine all witnesses who appear against him. Oral evidence shall be taken only upon oath or affirmation. All proceedings in such hearing shall be recorded and transcribed as required by law. The director may receive evidence relevant to the issues from the applicant or licensee or from other sources. Witnesses may be subpoenaed, and, upon request of any party, the director shall issue subpoenas, and, in a proper case, subpoenas duces tecum, which shall be served and returned as in civil actions in the circuit court.

(c)

The director shall issue findings of fact and conclusions of law, and an order wherein he may issue or refuse to issue a permit, or dismiss the complaint, or suspend or revoke a permit previously issued, or renew or refuse to renew a permit previously issued. The director's order shall be served upon the applicant or licensee in person or by registered or certified mail to the applicant's or licensee's last known address. If the director suspends or revokes or refuses to renew a permit previously issued, he shall notify the commissioner of revenue, who shall, in reliance thereon, suspend, revoke or not renew the license issued pursuant to that permit.

(Ord. No. 110351, § 1, 5-12-11)