§ 26A-109. Denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses.

(a)

The Director is hereby authorized to deny, suspend, or revoke any license issued under this Subtitle if the Director finds that:

(1)

The licensee, or any agent or employee of the licensee, has willfully and deliberately engaged in a course of conduct which is in violation of any provision of this Subtitle; or,

(2)

The licensee, or any agent or employee of the licensee, has repeatedly demonstrated a disregard for compliance with any provision or provisions of this Subtitle; or

(3)

The licensee has willfully and deliberately engaged in a course of conduct which is in violation of any provision of the Consumer Protection Ordinance or the consumer protection laws of the State or has repeatedly demonstrated a disregard for compliance with any provision or provisions of the Consumer Protection Ordinance or the consumer protection laws of the State.

(b)

No license shall be denied, suspended, or revoked hereunder without the Director first affording the licensee an opportunity for a hearing thereon. At least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the date set for the hearing, the Director shall notify all parties to the proceedings in writing of the date, time, and place set for the hearing and the charge made, and afford all parties the opportunity to be heard in person and by counsel in reference thereto. The written notice shall be served by delivery of the notice to all parties by registered or certified mail. Within ten (10) working days following the hearing, the Director shall render a decision and the reasons thereon in writing and shall forward a copy of the same to all parties by certified or registered mail.

(c)

The Director may deny, suspend, or revoke any license issued under this Subtitle for a period of time determined by the Director to be just and reasonable in relation to the severity of the violations found to exist under Section 26A-109(a)(1), (2), or (3) of this Subtitle. The Director may suspend or revoke a license issued under this Subtitle with respect to one or more of the licensee's places of business. However, if a license has been denied or revoked, the applicant shall not be eligible to apply for another license for a period of six (6) months after the date on which the Director rendered a denial or revocation decision.

(CB-176-1973; CB-29-1995)