The "authority" as referred to in this chapter is the local licensing authority established in sections 5-28-050 and 5-32-050, B.M.C. The authority is hereby directed and authorized to conduct proceedings to suspend or revoke a retail food establishment license in accordance with the Colorado Food Protection Act, part 16 of article 4 of title 25, C.R.S. (Ord. 1714 §1, 2003)

Pursuant to section 25-4-1611, C.R.S., the Health and Human Services Department shall initiate proceedings by written recommendation for hearing by the authority to assess a penalty against, suspend, or revoke a retail food establishment license pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. 1714 §1, 2003)

(A) The authority may, after a hearing at which the licensee is afforded an opportunity to be heard, assess a penalty against, suspend or revoke a licensee or certificate of license for any violation of the Food Protection Act, part 16 of article 4 of title 25, C.R.S., any rule adopted pursuant to that act, or any of the terms, conditions, or provisions of such license or certificate of license. A written notice of assessment of penalty, suspension, or revocation, as well as any required notice of hearing, shall be sent by certified mail to the licensee at the address of record contained in the license or certificate of license. Penalty, revocation, and suspension hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the authority's standard hearing procedures.

(B) Penalties and revocation or suspension of a license or certificate of license pursuant to this chapter shall be in addition to any other penalties prescribed by the Food Protection Act, part 16 of article 4 of title 25, C.R.S. No suspension shall be for a period longer than six months. When a license or certificate of license is suspended or revoked, no part of the fees paid for a license shall be returned to the licensee. (Ord. 1714 §1, 2003)