§ 3.20.090. Suspension or revocation of license—Notice of hearing.

(a)

Any license issued under this chapter may be suspended for a period not to exceed thirty days or revoked by the Chief of Police or Superintendent of Central Inspection or his or her designee upon five days' written notice, if the licensee:

(1)

Has failed to pay the annual license fee;

(2)

Violated any provision of this chapter or the provisions of the Kansas Amusement Ride Act, K.S.A. 44-601, et seq. and amendments thereto ;

(3)

Becomes ineligible for a license;

(4)

The licensee or applicant has knowingly given a false statement as to a material fact submitted to the City Treasurer during the application process;

(5)

Has failed to report a serious accident to an officer authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter;

(6)

Has failed to maintain sufficient inspection and maintenance records or;

(7)

Has failed to permit the inspection of the premises and/or inspection and maintenance records during business hours by any official authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter. The specific reasons for the revocation or suspension shall be set forth in the notice.

(b)

For the purposes of subsection (a) of this section, written notice shall be deemed sufficient upon personal service or the mailing of the notice to the most recent address on the application of the licensee or applicant on file with the City Treasurer.

(c)

For purposes of this Section, the filing of charges or a conviction in a court of law is not required to establish that a licensee or applicant has violated the terms and conditions of this chapter or, the Amusement Ride Act, K.S.A. §44-601 et. seq. A certified copy of conviction from any local or state court for such violation is prima facia evidence of a violation. A conviction shall include being placed on diversion or being adjudged guilty upon entering a plea of no contest.

(Ord. No. 48-789, § 14, 8-10-2010)