§ 42-101. Refusal to issue license; appeal.

(a)

If the department of finance finds that the applicant for the license is not in compliance with the provisions of this article, it shall deny the application for the license or renewal thereof. This denial shall be communicated to the applicant by registered or certified mail, giving specific reasons for such denial.

(b)

In order to afford every person a full opportunity to be heard, it is hereby provided that when an application for a license or renewal thereof is denied, the applicant, within ten days from the date of notification of such denial, may petition in writing the department of finance for a hearing. Such hearing shall be held by the chief administrative officer or his designated representative, the city attorney or his designated representative, and the director of the department of finance or his designated representative after due notice of the hearing to the applicant.

(c)

If, following such hearing, the parties representing the city find that the application for the license is not in compliance with this division, or that the applicant does not meet the qualifications required by this division, then the department of finance shall be instructed to confirm the denial of the application for a license. This denial shall be communicated to the applicant by registered or certified mail, giving the specific reason for such denial and shall constitute the final action of the city in connection with such application.

(Code 1956, § 14-47)