§ 21-21-112. CORRECTION NOTICE ISSUED UPON FINDING OF VIOLATION.

(a)

Correction notice issued. If a violation of this title is found, the Director may provide to the junk dealer or scrap metal processor a correction notice that describes the violation, specifies the action necessary to correct the violation, and sets forth the time to correct the violation.

(b)

Service of correction notice.

(1)

The Director shall serve a correction notice by certified mail, restricted delivery or by personal service or by regular mail.

(2)

If service cannot be obtained by certified mail, restricted delivery or personal service or by regular mail, the correction notice may be posted in a conspicuous location on the scrap metal processor's establishment.

(c)

Failure to comply; issuance of citation.

(1)

If the junk dealer or scrap metal processor fails to comply with the correction notice, the Director may issue a citation and code enforcement proceedings shall continue as provided in Article 3, Title 6 of the Code.

(2)

Section 3-6-205(b) of the Code does not apply to an enforcement action for a violation of this title.

(Bill No. 78-09, § 1, 4-15-2010; Bill No. 79-10, § 2, 10-17-2010)