§ 5-16. Denial, suspension, or revocation of license – Notice and hearing.

(a) In general.

No license may be denied, suspended, or revoked unless the Housing Commissioner first gives the owner, the managing operator, and the lessees of any dwelling or rooming unit to which the license applies:

(1) not less than 10 days notice in writing of the Commissioner's intent to deny, suspend, or revoke the license; and

(2) an opportunity to be heard as to why the license should not be denied, suspended, or revoked.

(b) Exception.

The Commissioner may deny, suspend, or revoke a license without prior notice and opportunity to be heard if, in the opinion of the Commissioner or the Fire Chief, Health Commissioner, or Police Commissioner, the health, safety, or welfare of the occupants or of the general public are in imminent danger.