(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 PIC, by the Health Officer within ten days of the hearing, if requested. The licensee and PIC 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/she consider it in the best interest of the city to do so, the Health Officer may, in his/her discretion, request the Board of Health conduct the hearing.
(B) In the event that the licensee or his/her authorized representative fails to attend any hearing, he/she shall be deemed to have accepted the decision of the Health Officer.
(C) In the event that the licensee or the PIC 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 to the City Attorney for appropriate action against the licensee including enforcement action for violation of the provision of this chapter. The Health Officer may also furnish written evidence to the Hamilton County Prosecutor for prosecution for violation of the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 061520A, passed 7-20-20)