§ 2-477. Powers and duties of the Director.

(a)

The Director shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out this Division.

(b)

The Director may conduct an investigation and an inspection of the records and site of a person engaged in the operation of a cemetery.

(c)

The Director may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or for the production of evidence in connection with any investigation or hearing conducted in accordance with this Section. If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this Subsection, on petition of the Director, a circuit court may compel compliance with the subpoena.

(d)

The Director may sue in the name of the County to enforce any provision of this Division by injunction.

(e)

The Director may issue a cease and desist order if the Director finds a violation of this Division.

(f)

The Director may issue a civil citation if the Director finds a violation of this Division.

(g)

The Director may refer to the Office of Law a violation of this Division for enforcement and an alleged unfair or deceptive trade practice under State or County law.

(h)

The Director shall maintain a list of all permit holders.

(CB-98-2000)