§ 32-30. Suspension, revocation and other sanctions.

(a)

For purposes of suspending or revoking any license or permit, the licensee or permittee shall be deemed to have permitted an act or condition if a reasonable licensee or permittee would have been aware of the act or condition and taken action to stop the act or eliminate the condition.

(b)

Any act or omission committed by any employee, agent, or independent contractor that occurs in the course of his or her employment, agency, or contract with the licensee shall be imputed to the licensee or permittee for purposes of imposing any suspension, revocation or other sanction on the licensee or permittee.

(c)

In lieu of any license or permit suspension, the director may assess an administrative fine against the licensee or permittee not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per violation. Whether a fine should be assessed in lieu of suspension, and the amount of such fine shall be determined by the director in his or her discretion, based upon the nature of the offense, the licensee's or permittee's record, whether the violation presents a threat to public health, safety or welfare, the duration of the violation, and any other mitigating or aggravating circumstances present. In the event that the director imposes an administrative fine under this section, the director's order shall state a deadline for payment of the fine, not to exceed thirty (30) days. In the event that the fine is not paid by that date, the director may suspend the license or permit until the fine is paid.

(d)

In addition to or in the alternative to any suspension, revocation, or administrative fine imposed for any violation, the director may impose new or additional terms, requirements, conditions, or limitations on any license or permit issued or under this Code.

(Ord. No. 500-01, § 18, 6-18-01)