Section 25-13-13

Suspension, revocation, etc., of license. THIS SECTION WAS ASSIGNED BY THE CODE COMMISSIONER. THIS SECTION HAS NOT BEEN CODIFIED BY THE LEGISLATURE.

(a) A license issued pursuant to this chapter may be suspended, revoked, or subject to civil penalty by the administrator upon verification that any one or more of the following reasons exist:

(1) Any false statement as to material matter in the application.

(2) Fraud, misrepresentation, or bribery in securing a license.

(3) Failure to notify the administrator and the owner or lessee of an elevator or related mechanism of any condition not in compliance with this chapter.

(4) Violation of any provisions of this chapter.

(b) No license shall be suspended, revoked, or subject to civil penalty until after a hearing before the administrator upon notice to the licensee of at least 10 days at the last known address appearing on the license, served personally or by registered mail. The notice shall state the date, hour, and place of hearing and set forth a statement of facts constituting the grounds for the charges against the licensee. The administrator may suspend or revoke the license or dismiss the proceeding.

(c) Any person, sole proprietor, firm, or corporation whose license is revoked, suspended, or subject to civil penalty may appeal from such determination to the board, which shall, within 30 days thereafter, hold a hearing, of which at least 15 days' written notice shall be given to all interested parties. The board shall, within 30 days after such hearing, issue a decision.

(Act 2003-349, §13.)