§ 1-1204. Citation

   (a) Issuance. --

   (1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a county health officer or a designee of a county health officer may issue a civil citation to a person who violates this subtitle.

   (2) In Cecil County, only a sworn law enforcement officer may issue a civil citation to a person who violates this subtitle.

(b) Contents. -- A citation issued under this subtitle shall include:

   (1) the name and address of the person charged;

   (2) the nature of the violation;

   (3) the location and time of the violation;

   (4) the amount of the civil penalty;

   (5) the manner, location, and time in which the civil penalty may be paid;

   (6) the cited person's right to elect to stand trial for the violation; and

   (7) a warning that failure to pay the civil penalty or to contest liability in a timely manner in accordance with the citation:

      (i) is an admission of liability; and

      (ii) may result in an entry of a default judgment that may include the civil penalty, court costs, and administrative expenses.

(c) Copy of citation. -- The county health officer or sworn law enforcement officer shall retain a copy of the citation.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 24, § 15-103; 2013, ch. 119, § 2.