24-2-117. NOTICE.* (SECTION 16.0).
(1) Department to notify owners or others of violations. If the Director has inspected any property and has found and determined that the property is in violation of these regulations or has reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any part of these regulations, he shall give notice of the violation(s) to the owner(s) or other responsible person(s) thereof. (16.1)
(2) Department to issue written notice of violation(s). Prior to initiating a court complaint for the violation of these rules and regulations, the Director shall issue a notice pursuant to Section 24-2-117(1) and shall:
a. Describe the property;
b. Give a statement of the cause for its issuance;
c. Set forth an outline of the remedial action that complies with the provisions of these regulations; and
d. Set a reasonable time for the performance of any required remedial act. (16.2)
(3) Department to serve notice. The Director shall serve notice upon the owner(s) of the property or other responsible person(s) pursuant to Sections 24-2-117(1) and 24-2-117(2) of these rules and regulations. Service shall be deemed complete if the notice is served in one of the following ways:
a. Served in person;
b. Sent by certified mail to the last known address of the owner(s) or other responsible person(s); or
c. Published in a newspaper of general circulation. (16.3)