§ 50-64. Revocation, alteration or suspension grounds.

(a)

Every certificate issued under this article shall be subject to revocation, alteration and/or suspension of operation, buy [by] the board, for a period of up to one year, where it shall appear that:

(1)

The operator has failed or neglected for a period of 30 days during any calendar year to render all services authorized by his certificate.

(2)

The operator has been convicted of a felony or any criminal offense involving moral turpitude.

(3)

The certificate was obtained by an application in which any material fact was omitted or falsely stated.

(4)

The operator has knowingly permitted any of its motor vehicles to be operated in violation the laws which result in conviction of the driver or operator of a misdemeanor in the second degree or greater, or has knowingly permitted a driver with more than two previous convictions to operate emergency vehicles.

(5)

The operator has failed to comply with any of the provisions of this article.

(6)

The public interest will best be served by revocation, alteration, or suspension of any certificate upon good cause shown.

(7)

The operator or his agent has demanded money or compensation other that established and prescribed under this article (if applicable).

(8)

The operator has without sufficient justification failed or refused to furnish emergency care and/or transportation promptly for a sick or injured person.

(9)

The operator or his agent has been found guilty of malpractice or willful and wanton misconduct in the operation of its service.

(b)

All complaints shall be investigated and a report thereon made to the board, together with findings and recommendations, within 15 days. If revocation, suspension or alteration of any certificate appears warranted, the board shall give notice to the operator holding the certificate that the same will be considered at a specific commission meeting, provided the date of such meeting shall not be less than five days from the date of the notice. The board shall thereupon consider the complaint and either revoke, suspend or alter the certificate or dismiss the complaint.

(Ord. No. 04-12, § 14)