§ 8:19. Suspensions, revocations and appeals.

(a)

The board may suspend or revoke a license issued to any person for any of the following reasons:

(1)

Violation of the provisions of this part.

(2)

Failure or refusal to promptly correct installations made in an incompetent or improper manner or in violation of the mechanical code, after having been directed to make such correction by the mechanical official.

Any person who shall fail to correct any defect in his work within ten (10) days after having been duly notified by the mechanical section, may be notified to appear before the H.A.R.V. board and possible suspension of license.

(b)

Except as provided in section 8:17, no license shall be suspended or revoked unless the licensee has first been granted a hearing before the board.

(1)

The licensee shall be given at least ten (10) days' written notice of the hearing. The notice shall set forth the cause or causes for the hearing, and the time and place of the hearing, and may be delivered to the licensee by registered mail addressed to him at the address on file with the board; or may be personally served upon him by an employee in the office of the mechanical official.

(2)

The board and each individual member thereof may compel the attendance of witnesses, may require the production of books, papers, documents or other tangible things material to the hearing and may administer oaths. Subpoenas may be served by any employee in the office of the mechanical official.

(3)

The licensee may be represented by counsel and shall have the right to be confronted with witnesses and other evidence against him, to cross-examine witnesses and to produce evidence in his own behalf.

(4)

The chairman shall, subject to appeal to the board, rule on all objections made during a hearing.

(c)

At the conclusion of the hearing, the board may, with the concurrence of at least four (4) members, suspend or revoke the license for cause. Any suspension imposed may be for an indeterminate period which shall not exceed six (6) months, or may be for a fixed period not to exceed one (1) year. If the suspension is for an indeterminate period, it shall remain in effect until all defects, deficiencies and work not complying with the standards have been corrected by the licensee. After such corrections have been made, the licensee may apply to the board in writing for reinstatement of his license. Within five (5) days of receipt of such request, the building official shall cause the necessary inspection to be made; and if all requirements of this part have been met, the board shall order the reinstatement of the license. If the licensee fails to correct such improper work within six (6) months after the suspension, the board shall, after another notice and hearing, revoke the license.

(Ord. No. 11136, § 1, 4-22-98)