§ 6.75.090. Suspension and revocation.

A.

A certificate issued under the provisions of this chapter may be revoked, suspended, placed on probation, otherwise restricted, or not renewed by the MTLC if the holder thereof has:

1.

Violated any of the provisions of this chapter or failed to comply with any rule or regulation established by the MTLC;

2.

Violated any provision of this Code or other ordinances of the metropolitan government or laws of the United States or the State of Tennessee, the violation of which reflects unfavorably on the fitness of the holder to offer transportation services;

3.

Failed to pay assessments or taxes due to the metropolitan government; or

4.

Made a misrepresentation or false statement when obtaining a certificate or additional permits, or transferring a certificate.

B.

Prior to any action to revoke, suspend, place on probation, otherwise restrict, or not renew a certificate, the holder shall be given notice to the address listed on their certificate of the proposed action to be taken and shall have an opportunity to be heard by the MTLC.

C.

If the holder commits an act in violation of the Criminal Code and the MTLC director determines that holder poses a threat to the public safety, the MTLC director may enact an emergency suspension of the holder's certificate to remain in effect until the holder has the opportunity to be heard by the MTLC at the next available meeting, but in no circumstance later than sixty days from the date of the emergency suspension.

(Ord. BL2014-925 § 1, 2014)