§ 114-62. Revocation or suspension.

(a)

Hearing. The city council may hold a hearing to revoke or suspend a company's permit for:

(1)

Violation of any provision of this article.

(2)

Violation of any criminal laws of the city or state or laws of the United States. A certificate may also be suspended by the city council if the holder thereof has had excessive complaints registered regarding the operation of a taxicab company, has violated any provisions of this article or has discontinued operation for more than 20 days.

Prior to suspension or revocation, the holder shall be given 14 days' notice of a hearing to show cause why such action should not be taken.

(b)

In cases of emergency; injunction. The city council has the power to automatically revoke a permit issued under this article in the case of an emergency without a hearing. It also has the power to obtain an injunction prior to a hearing in the event of an emergency.

(c)

Failure of company to operate. The failure of any company to operate for any period of 90 consecutive days shall result in revocation of the taxicab permit.

(Code 1980, §§ 30-31—30-33)