§ 28-57. Enforcement generally.

(a)

If an inspection indicates that a permitted vehicle is not maintained and operated or work cannot be performed according to this article, the county environmental health division shall notify the owner in writing of all violations noted.

(b)

The county environmental health division shall give the owner a reasonable period of time to correct the violations and comply with the provisions of this article. If the owner fails to comply within the time limit specified, the county environmental health division may suspend or revoke the permit based on the number and severity of violations. The county environmental health division shall follow the provisions of this article, including hearing provisions, in any suspension or revocation proceeding.

(c)

The county environmental health division shall immediately suspend the permit for gross violation of this article or if in the opinion of the county environmental health division a serious health hazard or environmental nuisance exists.

(d)

The owner of the vehicle whose permit is suspended or revoked may appeal the final administrative decision as permitted under A.R.S. § 41-1092.08.

(e)

In the case of a septic pumper/hauler, the state department of environmental quality shall consider the revocation or suspension of a permit by the county environmental health division for violation of this article as grounds for revocation of the vehicle license.

(f)

Upon request of the permit holder, the county environmental health division may reinstate a suspended or revoked permit following a re-inspection (with applicable fee(s)) and based on an evaluation of compliance with the requirements of this article.

( Ord. No. 2011-06 , § V-A, 11-5-2012)

State law reference

Notice of violation, A.R.S. § 36-183.04.