§ 1-32-15. Order for cessation of operations.

The director may issue an order requiring cessation of activities that constitute a violation or violations of this chapter to any facility when such activities create an immediate health hazard, threaten damage to the public health, or threaten or cause irreparable injury or damage to property. The order shall only require that action necessary to obtain compliance with this chapter. An order issued by the director shall be effective upon personal service on an individual authorized to accept process for the facility. Any person receiving such an order for cessation of operations shall immediately comply with the requirements thereof. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person to fail or refuse to comply with an order issued and served under the provisions of this section. No such order shall extend in duration longer than forty-eight (48) hours unless the board authorizes the immediate filing of an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to permanently abate the activity. A decision of the director made pursuant to this section may be appealed by any aggrieved person to the circuit court. An appeal shall be filed within thirty (30) days of the rendition of the order to be appealed in accordance with Rules of Appellate Procedures 9.110.

(Ord. No. 96-22, § XVI, 10-22-96; Ord. No. 96-51, § 1, 11-5-96)