Suspension and revocation of registration.
El Paso City Code § 5.18.050
in effect5.18.050 - Suspension and revocation of registration.
A. The chief of police, code director, or his designee shall issue a notice of suspension for a convenience store if he or his designee determines that:
1. The owner failed to comply with any provision of this chapter; or
2. The owner made a false statement as to a material fact in the application or in a hearing concerning the certificate of registration.
3. The chief of police, code director, or his designee may suspend a certificate of registration for up to sixty calendar days.
B. The chief of police, code director, inspector or his designee shall revoke a certificate of registration for a convenience store if he or his designee determines that:
1. The owner failed to comply with any provision of this chapter; or
2. The owner made a false statement as to a material fact in the application or in a hearing concerning the certificate of registration.
3. The city may revoke the certificate of registration when more than three violations have been documented during the term of the certificate.
C. Before issuing a suspension or revoking a certificate of registration, the chief of police, code director, inspector or his designee shall deliver written notice by personal delivery or certified mail to the owner or registered agent that the certificate of registration is being considered for suspension or revocation. The notice must include the reason for the proposed suspension or revocation, corrective action the owner must take to prevent the suspension or revocation, and a statement that the owner has twenty-one days after the date of delivery to comply with the notice.
1. If, after twenty-one days from the date the notice is delivered, the owner has not complied with the notice, the chief of police, code director, inspector or his designee shall suspend or revoke the certificate of registration and deliver written notice of the suspension or revocation to the registered agent. The notice must include the reason for the suspension or revocation, the date the action was ordered, and a statement informing the owner of the right to appeal.
(Ord. No. 19267, § 1, 12-7-2021)
Source: City of El Paso, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/el_paso/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT5BULIPERE_CH5.18COSTRE_5.18.050SUREREFetched: 10/28/2026