§ 42-104. Procedure.

(a)

Upon petition filed by either the superintendent of police, the director of the department of finance, or the city attorney, setting forth causes for suspension or revocation of a license issued under the provisions of this article, a 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, to determine whether the license of the person charged shall be suspended or revoked. A notice shall be served upon the holder of the license stating the time and place of such hearing, which shall be not less than ten calendar days from the date such notice is given. The notice shall be sent by the director of the department of finance and shall enumerate the cause or causes for suspension or revocation of the license. The notice may be mailed by certified mail to the holder of the license at the address given in the application for the license, or may be served on him in person by a police officer or employee of the department of finance.

(b)

After hearing all evidence and after due consideration, the parties representing the city may suspend or revoke the license issued under the provisions of this article.

(c)

If proper notice has been served upon the defendant, the hearing required under this section may proceed without his presence if he fails to appear.

(d)

Certified copies of convictions involving violations of this article in the municipal court shall constitute prima facie proof of the violation by the holder of the license.

(Code 1956, § 14-58)

State law reference

Charitable Raffles, Bingo and Keno Licensing Law, R.S. 33:4861.1 et seq.