Suspension; revocation.
Huntsville Code of Ordinances § 8-214
in effectSec. 8-214. - Suspension; revocation.
(a) For a violation of division.
(1) After the issuance of a chauffeur's license, the chief of police may, upon conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction, for an offense against any provision of this division, suspend the chauffeur's license issued hereunder of such person convicted for a period of time not to exceed 90 days.
(2) Upon a second conviction, the chauffeur's license for such person convicted may be permanently revoked by the chief of police.
(b) Other grounds. The chief of police may revoke or suspend a chauffeur's license as follows:
(1) Upon conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction of a crime that would otherwise disqualify that person from being issued a chauffeur's license;
(2) If the issuance of the chauffeur's license is based on a false statement or misrepresentation to the city; or
(3) For failure to maintain any of the general qualifications or eligibility requirements required in this subdivision for a chauffeur's license.
(c) Notice of action. Except where this division provides for an automatic action against a chauffeur's license, before a chauffeur's license is revoked or suspended the chief of police shall provide written notice to the license holder of the proposed action, stating the grounds therefor, and providing the holder with an opportunity, upon request, to present to the chief of police evidence as to why the chauffeur's license should not be revoked or suspended; provided, however, if, in the opinion of the chief of police, the health or safety of the public is immediately threatened the chief may immediately suspend, orally or in writing, the chauffeur's license, and upon such immediate suspension the holder of the chauffeur's license may proceed to request a hearing as hereafter provided.
(Ord. No. 16-103, § 1, 2-11-2016)
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