Whenever the Health Officer finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health, he may, without notice or hearing, issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken as he may deem necessary to meet the emergency. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, such order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such an order is directed shall comply therewith immediately but, upon petition to the Health Officer, shall be afforded a hearing as soon as possible. After such hearing, depending upon his finding as to compliance or noncompliance with the provisions of this chapter, and of regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the Health Officer shall continue such order in effect or modify it or revoke it.
(1990 Code, § 6.119)