§ 8:305. Revocation or suspension of licenses.

(a)

Grounds. The examining board may suspend or revoke any license to any person for any of the following reasons:

(1)

The obtaining of, or attempting to obtain, any license by fraudulent conduct or misrepresentation;

(2)

Employing or allowing any unlicensed or unqualified person to do any electrical work over which the licensee has supervision;

(3)

The transferring of, or attempting to transfer, any permit;

(4)

Violation of the rules and regulations promulgated by the board;

(5)

Violation of the provisions of this chapter.

(b)

Hearing required. No license shall be suspended or revoked unless the licensee has first been granted a hearing before the board as prescribed herein:

(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 of the hearing, and the time and place of the hearing, and may be delivered to the licensee by registered or certified mail addressed to him at the address on file with the board, or may be personally served upon him by any employee in the office of the building 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 electrical section.

(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)

Suspension, revocation. At the conclusion of the hearing the board may, by a majority vote of its quorum of the members, suspend or revoke the license for cause.

(1)

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 chief electrical inspector 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.

(2)

No person whose license has been revoked shall again be licensed within a period of one year from the date of revocation.

(d)

Rights of parties preserved. The decision of the board shall be final; however, nothing herein contained shall be construed so as to deprive any person of any right which he may have to obtain judicial review of any administrative action taken or decision made hereunder.

(City Code 1951, Title 8, § 305; Ord. No. 10623, § 1, 5-8-96)