§ 4012. SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF PERMIT OR REGISTRATION CARD.

(a) A body art facility permit or body art practitioner registration card may be suspended or revoked by the Director for violation of state laws regulating body art, or violation of this Article 40, other local law, or any Director's regulations implementing this Article 40.

(b) Prior to any action to suspend or revoke a body art facility permit or body art practitioner registration card, the Director shall issue a written Notice of Violation setting forth the basis for such action and notifying the body art facility permit holder or registered body art practitioner of the right to a hearing prior to suspension or revocation.

(c) A body art facility permit holder or registered body art practitioner may request a hearing within 15 days after receipt of the Notice of Violation. Failure to request a hearing within 15 days shall be deemed a waiver of the right to a hearing, with the result that the permit or registration card will be suspended or revoked consistent with the notice provided with the issuance of the Notice of Violation.

(d) If the body art facility permit holder or registered body art practitioner timely requests a hearing, the hearing shall be held. Following the hearing, the hearing officer, as designated by the Director, shall issue written notice of decision to the permit holder or practitioner within 5 working days after the hearing, stating the basis for any suspension or revocation. Such decisions may be appealed to the Board of Appeals in accordance with the San Francisco Charter and the Municipal Code.

(Added by Ord. , File No. 130402, App. 3/14/2014, Eff. 4/13/2014)