CHAPTER 9
ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES

SECTION:

5-9-1: Enforcement By County Health Department; Appeals

5-9-2: Obstructing, Noncompliance With Health Officer

5-9-3: Violation; Penalties

5-9-1: ENFORCEMENT BY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT; APPEALS:

Anywhere in this chapter where the word or words "health officer" are used, they shall be construed to mean the director of the county health department or his duly designated representative. It is the intent and purpose of the mayor and city council to delegate the enforcement of the health ordinances of the city as set out in this section, and any such decisions rendered under this section shall be subject to review by the city council upon an appeal from an offender. (2015 Code § 8-501; amd. 2016 Code)

5-9-2: OBSTRUCTING, NONCOMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH OFFICER:

   A.   It is unlawful for any person to wilfully obstruct or interfere with the health officer. (2015 Code § 8-502; amd. 2016 Code)

   B.   It is unlawful for any person to wilfully violate or refuse or omit to comply with any lawful order, direction, prohibition, rule or regulation of the health officer regarding the enforcement of such order, direction, prohibition, rule or regulation. (2015 Code § 8-503; amd. 2016 Code)