§ 5-258. Revocation of licenses.

(a)

The County Health Officer may for failure to remedy serious violations, or for the repeated failure to remedy minor violations of State and County laws and rules and regulations, revoke any license issued by it after granting the licensee an opportunity for a hearing. The hearing shall be held not less than ten (10) days after notice to the licensee. The licensee shall have an opportunity to be represented by counsel at the hearing.

(b)

Prior to giving notice to the licensee, the County Health Officer shall notify the Secretary of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene of his intention to suspend or revoke the license and the reasons therefor. The County Health Officer may proceed with the proposed suspension or revocation unless the Secretary shall have disapproved such action within fourteen (14) days of the mailing of the notice.

(CB-110-1977; CB-62-1978; CB-112-1980)