§ 18-57. Hearings upon denial or revocation.

(a)

When the local licensing agency has reasonable cause to believe that grounds for the denial or revocation of a child care facility license exist, it shall notify the applicant or licensee in writing stating the grounds upon which the license is being denied or revoked. If the applicant or licensee makes no written request for a hearing to the local licensing agency within 15 days from receipt of such notice, the license shall be denied or revoked.

(b)

If a request for a hearing is made to the local licensing agency, a hearing shall be held within 30 days and shall be conducted by an individual designated by the city commission.

(c)

An applicant or licensee shall have the right to appeal a decision of the local licensing agency to a representative of the department. The hearing shall be held in the city. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of F.S. ch. 120 and F.A.C. ch. 10A, pt. VI.

(Code 1958, § 8A-6(f))