§ 22-641. Method of revocation or suspension.

(a)

The finance department may revoke a massage establishment license by issuing written notice of the suspension or revocation, stating the reasons therefor, and serving the notice and a copy of this article or any otherwise applicable code sections, upon the holder of the license.

(b)

The revocation or suspension shall become effective 15 days following the date of service upon the licensee of the notice of revocation or suspension. If the licensee files an appeal within the time and manner prescribed, the license shall remain in effect until the appeal is finally determined.

(c)

A massage establishment license may be temporarily suspended pending disposition of an appeal, if any, if the business license administrator finds that such temporary suspension is necessary in order to protect against a serious and immediate threat to the health, safety or welfare of the public caused by exercise of the license. If the business license administrator orders a temporary suspension, the notice of suspension shall be delivered to each place of business licensed, served upon the licensee, and shall contain the following:

(1)

The finding justifying the temporary suspension;

(2)

The time, date, and place at which the licensee may appear in advance of the commencement of the temporary suspension for the purpose of showing cause to the hearing officer as to why the suspension is not necessary; and

(3)

The time and date on which the temporary suspension commences, which shall not be earlier than 24 hours following the time and date of delivery of the notice.

(Ord. No. 2016-010, § 1, 9-22-2016; Ord. No. 2018-03, § 1(Exh. A), 10-11-2018)