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(c) Revocation of license issued in error. A tobacco retailer's license shall be <br />revoked if the Chief finds, after written notice and opportunity to be heard, that one or <br />more of the bases for denial of a license under Section 18-94 existed at the time of <br />application was made or at any time before the license was issued. The decision by the <br />Chief shall be final. The revocation shall be without prejudice to the filing of a new <br />application for license. <br />Sec. 18-99. Notice of intended decision. <br />(a) Upon determining the existence of any of the grounds for suspension or <br />revocation of a license, the Chief shall issue to the license holder a notice of intended <br />decision. <br />(b) The notice of intended decision shall state all the grounds upon which the <br />revocation or suspension is based. <br />(c) The notice of intended decision shall advise the permit holder that the <br />suspension or revocation shall become final unless the licensee files a written request <br />for hearing before the Chief within ten (10) calendar days of the date of service of the <br />notice of intended decision. <br />(d) The notice of intended decision shall specify the effective date of the <br />suspension or revocation. <br />Sec. 18-100. Procedure for hearing before the Chief. <br />(a) The written request for a hearing before the Chief must be received by the <br />Chief within ten (10) calendar days of the date of service of the notice of intended <br />decision. <br />(b) Upon timely receipt of a written request for a hearing, the Chief shall <br />schedule a hearing which shall be held no later than thirty (30) calendar days after <br />receipt of a timely request for hearing. <br />(c) The Chief shall serve a notice of hearing on the licensee at least ten (10) <br />calendar days prior to the scheduled date of the hearing. <br />(d) At the hearing before the Chief, or before a hearing officer at the Chief's <br />option, the licensee shall be given the opportunity to present witnesses and relevant <br />documentary evidence. <br />(e) The hearing will be conducted informally and the technical rules of <br />evidence shall not apply. Any and all evidence which the Chief or hearing officer deems <br />reliable, relevant and not unduly repetitious may be considered. <br />Ordinance No. NS-XXX <br />Page 9 of 12 <br />11 A-9 <br />