§ 42-17. Suspension and revocation of permits or licenses.


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  • A. 
    The Town Clerk shall have the authority to revoke permits or licenses issued pursuant to this chapter in the following instances:
    (1) 
    Where the Town Clerk determines that there has been any false statement or material misrepresentation contained in any part of the application upon which the permit or license was based; or
    (2) 
    Where the Town Clerk determines that the permit or license was issued in error and should not have been issued in accordance with the requirements of this chapter or other applicable law.
    B. 
    The Town Clerk shall have the authority to suspend a permit issued pursuant to this chapter where the Town determines that the work being done is not being performed in accordance with the provisions of the application, plan(s), survey(s), terms or conditions of the permit.
    (1) 
    A permit suspended by the Town Clerk may remain suspended for such period of time that the Town Clerk deems reasonable up to and including 90 days. In the Town Clerk's discretion, the suspension of the permit may be extended for an additional ninety-day period. During the period that the permit is suspended, the holder thereof shall lawfully undertake all measures necessary to conform to and comply with the terms and conditions of the permit.
    (2) 
    If, during the suspension period, the Town Clerk determines that the work performed remains not in compliance with the terms of the permit, he shall revoke the permit.
    C. 
    The Town Clerk shall have the authority to suspend a license issued pursuant to this chapter where the Town determines that the mooring inspector is not adhering to the requirements of this chapter or the standards and procedures for moorings.
    (1) 
    A license suspended by the Town Clerk may remain suspended for such period of time that the Town Clerk deems reasonable, up to and including 90 days. In the Town Clerk’s discretion, the suspension of the permit may be extended for an additional ninety-day period.
    (2) 
    If, during the suspension period, the Town Clerk determines that the inspector will continue to not adhere to the requirements of this chapter or the standards and procedures for moorings, the Town Clerk shall revoke the license.
    D. 
    A written notice of suspension and a written notice of revocation of a permit or license shall be served upon the holder of the permit or license and, in the case of a permit, the owner, occupant or person in control of the premises covered by the permit. Said notice shall be served personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, and, in the case of a permit, an addressed copy of the notice shall be posted on the premises covered by the permit, if practicable.