§ 30-51. Revocation of permit.

(a)

The city manager may revoke a horse-drawn carriage permit where he finds that it is in the best interest of the city for health or safety reasons to do so and/or where a permit holder or driver has had two (2) or more suspensions pursuant to the provisions of this article.

(b)

The city manager shall give written notice to the horse-drawn carriage permit holder of such revocation of privilege to operate. The decision of the city manager to revoke a holder's permit shall be final. That person may not reapply for a new permit for ninety (90) days.

(c)

The chief of police or any police officer may petition the city manager to revoke a holder's permit to operate a horse-drawn carriage for the following causes:

(1)

The holder permits a driver to operate a horse-drawn carriage who does not have a valid Texas driver's license.

(2)

Two (2) or more health or safety violations of this article during the terms of the permit.

(3)

The consumption of alcoholic beverage or the use of drugs by a carriage driver while on duty.

(4)

For any violation of this article, rules and regulations governing horse-drawn carriages or violations of the laws of this state where it is determined revocation of a holder's permit is in the best interest of the city.

(Ord. No. O-93-12, Art. 10, § II, 11-18-93)