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<section number="28-230" name="Issuance of citation" law="code" slug="sec-28-230" node_id="PTIITI17PULOLAPRGECOMA_SUBTITLE_28CIMOFIPE_DIV2HOCOVI_SD3CI_S28-230ISCI">
  <text>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.</text>
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