(A) (1) After previous notification of three or more violations of this chapter within a 12-month period, in respect to the emission of air contaminants, a violator shall be notified by registered mail to show cause before the Director within ten days why the offending equipment shall not be sealed.
(2) The notice shall be directed to the last address of the person to be notified or, if the person or his or her whereabouts are unknown, then the notice shall be posted on or near the premises at which the violations have occurred.
(B) (1) If upon the hearing, at which the violator or his or her agent or attorney may appear and be heard, the Director finds that adequate corrective measures have not been taken, he or she shall seal the equipment until a time as corrective measures are taken.
(2) The decision may be appealed to the Advisory and Appeal Board, and the appeal shall stay the sealing until the Board renders a decision.
(C) It is unlawful for any person to break a seal that has been duly affixed by the Director or his or her authorized representative unless authorized in writing by the Director to do so.
(Prior Code, § 102.008) Penalty, see § 95.999