§ 20-137. Suspension or revocation of license.

(a)

In the event that there is a change of ownership or any kind or nature in the persons or companies to whom the license was issued, the license may be suspended or revoked by the board of county commissioners for just cause. This subsection shall apply to changes in controlling stock ownership in any corporation, changes in partnerships or limited partnerships, and transfers between or from individuals of any interest in the operating company, regardless of whether any such transfers are voluntary or involuntary.

(b)

The license will be automatically suspended if it is transferred or assigned, either voluntarily or involuntarily, without the prior written approval of the county. If the license holder shall at any time become insolvent, or if proceedings in bankruptcy shall be instituted by or against the license holder, or if a receiver of any property of the license holder shall be appointed in any suit, or if the license holder shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, all rights and privileges under the license may be immediately suspended, without notice or hearing.

(c)

The license may be suspended or revoked if the board of county commissioners finds that one (1) or more of the following conditions exist:

(1)

The license holder has failed or refused to provide full and satisfactory service to the area covered by the license;

(2)

The license holder has been convicted of a felony or other offense involving moral turpitude; or, in the case of the license held by a partnership or corporation, a person with a substantial ownership interest has been convicted of such an offense; provided that such suspension or revocation is not in violation of Section 112.011, Florida Statutes;

(3)

The license was obtained by an application in which any material fact was intentionally omitted or falsely stated;

(4)

The license holder has failed to correct deficiencies in the operations permitted by his license, including but not limited to personnel and vehicle requirements, following reasonable notice to correct such deficiencies;

(5)

The license holder has allowed required insurance coverage to be canceled, withdrawn or terminated, or the operator is determined by the board of county commissioners to be otherwise financially unable to maintain its services in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations;

(6)

The license holder has failed to comply with any applicable federal, state or local law or rule or regulation.

(d)

Prior to suspension or revocation under this subsection, the license holder shall be notified in writing of the alleged deficiencies or grounds for suspension or revocation, and, where appropriate, a reasonable time to correct any deficiencies shall be provided. If the conditions have not been corrected within the time provided, the license may be temporarily suspended by the board of county commissioners, pending a hearing to determine whether indefinite suspension or revocation of the license is warranted.

(Ord. No. 96-24, § 1, 8-27-96; Ord. No. 2001-09, § 22, 5-1-01)