(a) If the director or the chief of police determines that a licensee, either personally or through an employee or agent, violates this article, the terms of its license, a rule or regulation established by the director or the chief of police, or other law, the director or the chief of police may notify the licensee in writing of the violation and by written order direct the licensee to correct the violation within a reasonable period of time. In setting the time for correction, the director or the chief or police 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 or the chief of police shall order the licensee to immediately cease use of the equipment.
(b) If the director or the chief of police determines that a violation constitutes an imminent and serious threat to the public health or safety, the director or the chief of police shall order the licensee to correct the violation immediately, and, if the licensee fails to comply, the director or the chief of police shall promptly take or cause to be taken such action as considered necessary to enforce the order immediately.
(c) The director or the chief of police shall include in a notice issued under this section an identification of the specific 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 suspension or revocation of license or imposition of a fine or both, and a statement indicating how the order may be appealed. (Ord. 24661)