If an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity or a driver's
permit is refused or revoked, the chief of police shall notify the affected person
in writing of such decision and the reason for the refusal or revocation, and advise
the person of the right to an administrative appeal. Unless a request for an appeal
hearing is made in writing within ten days of notice, the decision of the chief of
police shall be final. If a hearing is requested, the hearing shall be held by the
chief of police and the applicant or certificate or permit holder shall have the right
to present his own case or have counsel do so. Within a reasonable time after the
hearing, the chief of police shall render his decision. In the event the chief of
police refuses to issue or revokes a certificate or permit after a hearing, the person
may, within ten days after the date of such action, file with the circuit court of
the county a petition to review the action of the chief of police, with a copy of
such petition to be served on the chief of police. The filing of the petition with
the circuit court shall not postpone the effective date of the decision of the chief
of police except by order of the court.
(Code 1978, § 19.1-42; Ord. of 10-28-98, § 1)
