Subsequent to service of notice of violation pursuant to Section H-140.1 of the Housing Code; the expiration of a grace period, if any; and verification by the Department that the civil violation exists, the Department may deliver or mail or by written consent, email a citation to the person deemed responsible. The Department shall provide guidelines for implementation of email methods of service. It is the responsibility of those who consent in writing to be served a civil citation of the Housing Code by email to maintain a current email address with the Department. The citation shall serve as the notification to the person concerned that he is charged with a civil violation of the Housing Code and that he has been assessed a civil monetary fine which, unless overturned by Court action, shall be due and payable to the County.

The citation shall be on a form adopted by the Department and shall include: Date of issuance of the citation; The name and address of the person charged; The Section number of the Housing Code that has been violated; The nature of the violation; The place where and time that the violation occurred; The amount of the civil fine assessed; The manner, location, and time in which the fine may be paid; The notice that each day of continued violation thereafter shall be deemed a separate violation subject to additional citation; The name, business address, and telephone number of the Department official cognizant of the case; The person's right to elect to stand trial for the violation.