A. If the transportation inspector determines that an application for a license or permit does not meet the requirements of this chapter or Chapters 5.30 through 5.50 BMC, the transportation inspector shall deny the application. The transportation inspector shall issue a written decision to the applicant which shall state the specific reasons for that denial within fifteen (15) days of the denial of the application, and shall provide notice of the applicant’s opportunity to appeal.

B. A person aggrieved by the denial of an application under subsection A of this section, or revocation or suspension of a permit or license by the transportation inspector pursuant to this chapter or Chapters 5.30 through 5.50 may, within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the denial, suspension or revocation decision, and upon payment of the appeal fee, appeal that decision to the commission. After a hearing, the commission shall uphold the decision of the transportation inspector, or authorize the conditional or unconditional issuance or reinstatement of a denied, suspended or revoked license or permit only upon an affirmative showing at a hearing by the appellant that the transportation inspector exceeded their authority under this chapter or Chapters 5.30 through 5.50 in denying, suspending, or revoking the license or permit.

C. An appeal from any final decision of the commission made in accordance with this section shall be filed in the Superior Court, Fourth Judicial District, Bethel, Alaska, no later than thirty (30) days following service of that decision upon the affected licensee or permittee at the last known address. Review by the court shall be limited to determining whether the decision appealed is supported by substantial evidence.

D. A permittee or licensee who has been issued a citation for a violation of a provision of this chapter or Chapters 5.30 through 5.50, or subjected to a penalty, may contest that citation or penalty by filing a notice of appeal with the commission no later than fifteen (15) days after the day the citation or penalty has been issued. [Ord. 21-21 § 2, 2021; Ord. 01-02 § 3. Formerly 5.20.100.]