§ 34-470. Permit; suspension or revocation.

(a)

Permit to operate a solid waste collection service. No person shall collect, scavenge and/or dispose of refuse or salvage any component thereof without applying for and obtaining a valid permit. Only those persons who comply with the requirements of this article shall be entitled to receive and retain a permit to operate a solid waste collection service issued by the board of health. A fee shall be charged for this service.

(b)

Suspension or revocation of permit. The permit may be temporarily suspended or revoked after opportunity for a hearing by the board of health upon repeated violations of this article by the permit holder. When a permit is suspended or revoked, the permit holder must be notified in writing, specifically stating any and all reasons why the action was taken. Suspension is effective upon service of a written notification thereof, and operation must cease immediately. The notification must state the basis for the suspension and advise the permit holder of the right to a preliminary hearing to be held by an experienced supervisory level employee of the board of health not directly involved in the suspension. The rules of evidence will not apply, but both the board of health and the permit holder may present witnesses, records and argument. The hearing official will be authorized immediately to rescind or modify the suspension or to continue the suspension with or without conditions.

(Res. No. 05-0616, 5-18-05; Ord. No. 09-0120, 1-7-09; Ord. No. 18-0340, Att. A, 5-16-18)