§ 12-157. Suspension by designated representative; notice; hearing.

(a)

If a representative designated by the director to enforce this article determines that a licensee has failed to comply with this article (except section 12-150) or a regulation established under this article, the representative may suspend the taxicab driver's license for a period of time not to exceed three days by personally serving the licensee with a written notice of the suspension. The written notice must include the reason for suspension, the date the suspension begins, the duration of the suspension, and a statement informing the licensee of his right of appeal.

(b)

A suspension under this section may be appealed to the director or his assistant if the licensee requests an appeal at the time the representative serves notice of suspension. When appeal is requested, the suspension may not take effect until a hearing is provided by the director or his assistant.

(c)

The director may order an expedited hearing under this section, to be held as soon as possible after the licensee requests an appeal. The director may affirm, reverse, or modify the order of the representative. The decision of the director is final.

(Code 1982, § 15-110; Ord. No. 01-39, § 1, 8-6-2001)