§ 40-16. Notice and opportunity for hearing — automatic debarments.

(a) Scope of section.

This section applies if:

(1) a person is convicted of an offense described in § 40-5 {"Automatic debarment for certain bribery offenses"} of this subtitle; and

(2) that person or a business in which that person is a principal is seeking a contract with the City.

(b) Notice of debarment.

When the Board learns of the conviction, the Board shall:

(1) notify the person of the person's automatic debarment under § 40-5 of this subtitle; and

(2) give the person reasonable opportunity to be heard on whether the stated basis for debarment exists.