At the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall prepare a short written decision. The hearing officer shall only determine that as to the boat or property in question, either that there is cause to impound or that there is no such cause. A copy of the decision shall be provided to all persons to which notice of impoundment was sent to. The hearing officer’s decision shall in no way affect any criminal proceedings in connection with the impoundment in question, and any criminal charges involved in such proceedings may only be challenged in the appropriate court. The decision of the hearing officer is final.
(Ord. 2011-05, passed 6-14-11)