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<section number="13-303" name="Authority" law="code" slug="sec-13-303" node_id="PTIITI17PULOLAPRGECOMA_SUBTITLE_13HOPRST_DIV10HORE_S13-303AU">
  <level label="a">
    <text>When the Director finds residential property in violation of any code enforced by the Department, and believes that violation is a threat to the public's health, safety, or welfare, the Director may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a receiver to perform an abatement.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>In administering the provisions of this Division, the Director's authority shall include, but is not limited to:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>The identification of properties requiring abatement;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>The nomination of qualified receivers for consideration for selection by the courts; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>The establishment of written rules and procedures as are deemed necessary for the administration of this Division.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
</section>
