Summary suspension or revocation of license: Grounds; procedure.
1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the board of county commissioners shall have the right to suspend or revoke summarily any license in cases appearing to it to be of an aggravated and flagrant violation of law.
2. On request, in all such cases, the Department shall conduct a hearing covering the proceedings and evidence, if any, before the board of county commissioners, and any additional evidence offered by the board of county commissioners or the licensee.
3. The hearing before the Department shall be had on reasonable notice of time, place and subject matter to the licensee and the board of county commissioners, and the Department shall decide the matter without delay by either confirming, modifying or setting aside the action of the board of county commissioners.
4. If the Department finds that a licensee is violating any of the provisions of this chapter, the Department may issue a summary suspension of the violator’s license. The Department shall notify the board of county commissioners of such suspension. Within 10 days after such notice the Department shall conduct a public hearing in the matter in the appropriate county. The board of county commissioners may appear before the Department at the hearing.
Last modified: February 27, 2006