§ 11-29. Powers.

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Each special magistrate shall have the power to:
(1)

Adopt rules for the conduct of its hearings.

(2)

Subpoena alleged violators and witnesses to its hearings. Subpoenas may be served by the police department or the sheriff.

(3)

Subpoena evidence.

(4)

Take testimony under oath.

(5)

Issue orders having the force of law commanding whatever steps are necessary to bring a violation into compliance. In cases of repeat violations, if the special magistrate finds that the violator's conduct is habitual or flagrant or amounts to a refusal to comply with prior orders, the special magistrate may suspend the violator's certificate of use and business license for a period not to exceed six months.

(6)

Assess and order the payment of civil penalties as proscribed herein.

(Ord. No. 2006-06, § 2(art. II(3)), 3-8-2006)

State law reference

Similar provisions, F.S. § 162.08.

                    
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