§ 9-72-13. Rights of hearing, appeal and legal counsel.

The health officer shall leave a report of his or her findings after each inspection of a personal care home. If violations are found, which, in the opinion of the health officer does not constitute an imminent or immediate health hazard, a report shall state a specified time in which such violations must be corrected. Upon reinspection, persons found in violation by the health officer or his or her representative, of this chapter shall be subject to suspension of permit, administrative hearing and/or court hearing. If the provider disagrees with the health officer's findings, the provider may request an administrative hearing. The provider must request the hearing within five days from the date of notification of a violation, and a hearing on the matter shall be held within 14 days from the date of such violation. The health officer or his or her designated representative will hear the provider's grievance. The provider may represent himself or herself, or may be represented by an attorney of his or her choosing. The decision of the health officer shall be final. Any provider aggrieved by action taken pursuant to this chapter shall have the right to appeal such decision as provided by law. If any violations are found which, in the opinion of the health officer constitutes an immediate or imminent health hazard, such violations shall be immediately corrected.

(Code 1967, § 32-133; Code 1985, § 16-348; Ord. No. 3229, § 1, 8-3-1982)