§45-28-150.12. Revocation of bingo permit - Procedures.  


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  • The sheriff, for good cause shown, may revoke any permit issued pursuant to this article if the permit holder or any officer, director, agent, member, or employee of the permit holder violates this article or rule promulgated hereunder. The revocation by the sheriff shall become effective 10 days after proper notice by the sheriff to the permit holder unless within the 10-day period the permit holder makes a written request for a hearing to the county commission or governing body. All existing rules and procedures for meetings and hearings before the county commission shall apply herein unless in direct conflict with any of the provisions hereof. Following a full hearing and the rendering of a written decision by the county commission, either party may appeal same to the circuit court of this county and request a trial by jury. The rendering of a decision adverse to the permit holder by the county commission shall result in the immediate revocation of the subject permit. (Act 89-463, p. 942, §13.)