16.0: RIGHT TO A HEARING

16.1: A permit may not be revoked or suspended without prior notice to the licensee and a hearing.

16.2: In the case of the suspension or revocation of a permit, a hearing shall be given to the licensee and a statement of the nature of the complaint constituting the basis for the proposed action shall be included in the notice of hearing.  Unexcused failure of licensee to appear at the hearing shall be deemed a waiver of the right to said hearing.

16.3: Upon a determination that immediate and irreparable harm will be suffered by the public prior to the time that a hearing on suspension or revocation of a permit can be scheduled and upon a finding of probable cause for such suspension or revocation, the Board of Selectmen may suspend a permit, pending hearing, effective upon the giving of actual notice to the licensee; provided that the Board of Selectmen shall give an opportunity to be heard as soon as practicable thereafter.  At any hearing, the licensee shall be given the opportunity to answer the complaint and to present evidence.  The complainant shall also be notified of the hearing and given the opportunity to be heard.

16.4: All suspensions or revocations shall be based upon substantial evidence and all hearings shall be conducted with substantial fairness.  Strict adherence to the rules of evidence shall not be required.

16.5: All hearings on suspension or revocation of permits shall be held within thirty (30) days of delivery to licensee of the statement of complaint.