§ 16-95. Certificate revocation, modification, suspension, or affirmation.

(a)

Every certificate of public convenience and necessity issued pursuant to this article is subject to revocation, modification, or suspension when it is found that:

(1)

The certificate holder has failed or neglected to render services as required by the certificate, or the rules and regulations promulgated under F.S. ch. 401.

(2)

The application by which the certificate was secured contained false representations or omitted material facts.

(3)

The certificate holder or its agent has demanded money or other compensation in excess of that established in its schedule of fees or rates filed with the board.

(4)

The certificate holder has been convicted of a felony which renders the certificate holder of such character and conduct which fail to meet standards of conduct considered appropriate in the licensed activity. In determining whether to revoke, suspend or modify a certificate holder's "certificate", the board shall consider both the nature and seriousness of the offense and the circumstances under which the felony occurred.

(5)

The operator has failed or neglected for a period of 30 days during any calendar year to render services authorized by his certificates.

(6)

The operator has permitted any motor vehicle to be operated in violation of law.

(7)

The operator has failed to comply with any of the provisions of this article.

(8)

The public interest will best be served by revocation alteration or suspension of any certificate upon good cause shown.

(9)

The operator has without sufficient justification failed or refused to furnish emergency care and/or transportation promptly for a sick or injured person.

(10)

The operator has given or allowed a rebate, commission or any reduced rate discount not provided for in the rates established and prescribed.

(11)

The operator or his agent has been adjudicated guilty of malpractice or negligence by a court of competent jurisdiction in the operation of its service.

(b)

Proceedings for revocation, alteration or suspension of a certificate shall be undertaken by the board in the same manner as proceedings for issuance of a certificate. All complaints shall be investigated within 15 days and a report thereon made to the board, together with findings and recommendations. If revocation, suspension or alteration of certificate appears warranted, the board shall give five days' notice to the operator holding the certificate that the same will be considered at a specific commission meeting, provided the date of such meeting shall not be less than five days from the date of the notice. The board shall thereupon undertake to consider the complaint and either revoke, suspend or alter the certificate or dismiss the complaint.

(Ord. No. 01-01, § 9, 1-16-2001)