(A) The hearings provided for in this chapter shall be conducted by the Health Officer at a time and place designated by the Health Officer. The Health Officer shall make a final finding based upon the complete hearing record and shall sustain, modify, or rescind any notice or order considered in the hearing. A written report of the hearing decision shall be furnished to the licensee, or to the person in charge, by the Health Officer within ten days of the hearing if requested. The licensee and person(s) in charge shall immediately comply with an order or decision of the Health Officer. Should the Health Officer be unable to conduct a hearing or should he consider it in the best interests of Boone County to do so, he or she may in his or her discretion request that the Boone County Board of Health conduct the hearing.
(B) In the event that the licensee or his or her authorized representative fails to attend any hearing, he or she shall be deemed to have accepted the decision of the Health Officer.
(C) In the event that the licensee or the person(s) in charge fails to abide by the hearing decision or written orders of the Health Officer, the Health Officer may furnish written evidence of the violation to the Boone County Prosecutor for prosecution for violation of the provisions of this chapter. The Health Officer may also furnish written evidence of the violation to the office of the Boone County Attorney for appropriate action against the licensee including enforcement action for violation of the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 2008-16, passed 12-1-2008)