§ 2-130. Licenses.

(a)

When the grant, denial, or renewal of a license is required by law to be preceded by notice and an opportunity for hearing, the provisions of this article concerning cases of adjudication apply.

(b)

When a licensee has made timely and sufficient application for the renewal of a license or a new license with reference to any activity of a continuing nature, the existing license shall not expire until the application has been finally determined by the administrative board, and, in case the application is denied or the terms of the new license limited, until the last day for seeking review of the administrative board order, or a later date fixed by order of the reviewing court.

(c)

No revocation, suspension, annulment, or withdrawal of any license is lawful unless, prior to the institution of administrative board proceedings, the administrative board gave notice by mail to the licensee of facts or conduct warranting the intended action, and the licensee was given an opportunity to show compliance with all lawful requirements for the retention of the license. If the administrative board finds that public health, safety, or welfare imperatively requires emergency action, and incorporates a finding to that effect in its order, summary suspension of a license may be ordered pending proceedings for revocation or other action, which proceedings shall be promptly instituted and determined.

(d)

No administrative board shall have the power to issue or grant licenses unless specifically given by law or ordinance.

(Ord. No. 158, § 46, 6-27-78)