Section 333.2263 - Citation; petition for administrative hearing; decision of hearings officer; review; provisions governing hearings and appeals; civil penalty. - Michigan Statutes

PUBLIC HEALTH CODE (EXCERPT)
Act 368 of 1978

333.2263 Citation; petition for administrative hearing; decision of hearings officer; review; provisions governing hearings and appeals; civil penalty.

Sec. 2263.

(1) Not later than 20 days after receipt of the citation, the alleged violator may petition the department for an administrative hearing, which shall be held within 60 days after receipt of the petition by the department. The administrative hearing may be conducted by a hearings officer who may affirm, dismiss, or modify the citation. The decision of the hearings officer shall be final, unless within 30 days after the decision the director grants a review of the citation. Upon review, the director may affirm, dismiss, or modify the citation.

(2) Hearings and appeals under this section shall conform to the administrative procedures act of 1969.

(3) A civil penalty shall become final if a petition for an administrative hearing is not received within the time specified in subsection (1). A civil penalty imposed shall be paid to the state treasury for deposit in the general fund. A civil penalty may be recovered in a civil action brought in the county in which the violation occurred or the defendant resides.

History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978
Popular Name: Act 368