§ 10.20.365. Appeal of Denial or Revocation of Unaltered Dog or Cat License.
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A.
Notice and request for hearing. The Director will mail a written notice to the owner
or custodian of the Director's intent to deny or revoke the unaltered dog or cat license
stating the reason(s) for the denial or revocation. The owner or custodian may request
a hearing to appeal the denial or revocation. The request to appeal must be made in
writing within 10 days after the notice of intent to deny or revoke is mailed. An
owner or custodian waives the right to appeal if he or she does not mail or deliver
a written request to appeal to the Director within 10 days after the notice of intent
is mailed.
B.
Notice and conduct of hearing. The Director will mail a written notice of the date,
time, and place for the hearing to the owner or custodian at least 10 days before
the hearing date. The hearing will be conducted by the Director's designee. The hearing
will take place within 30 days after the department receives the request for a hearing.
An owner or custodian who does not appear at the hearing waives the right to a hearing.
The hearing will be informal and the rules of evidence will not be strictly observed.
The Director will mail a written decision to the owner or custodian within 10 days
after the hearing. The decision of the hearing officer is the final administrative
decision.
