§ 37-68. Correction orders and appeal.

(a)

If the director determines that a holder has violated any provision of this chapter, the terms of its operating authority, other law, or a regulation established by the director, the director may notify the holder in writing of the violation and by written order direct the holder to correct the violation within a reasonable period of time. In setting the time for correction the director shall consider the degree of danger to the public health or safety and the nature of the violation. If the violation involves equipment that is unsafe or functioning improperly, the director shall order the holder to immediately cease use of the equipment.

(b)

If the director determines that a violation constitutes an immediate and serious threat to the public health or safety, the director shall order the holder to correct the violation immediately, and, if the holder fails to comply, the director shall promptly take or cause to be taken such action as he considers necessary to enforce the order.

(c)

The director shall include in a notice issued under this section an identification of the violation, the date of issuance of the notice and the time period within which the violation must be corrected, a warning that failure to comply with the order may result in initiation of proceedings for the suspension or revocation of operating authority or imposition of a fine or both.

(Ord. No. 5009, § 1, 8-14-86)