3-3110. Citations


A. If the assistant director, after an inspection or investigation, determines that
there is reasonable cause to believe that a violation exists the assistant director shall
with reasonable promptness recommend to the director that a citation be issued to the
employer. If the director issues a citation it shall be in writing and shall contain the
following:


1. A particular description of the nature of the violation, including a reference
to the provision of this article, or of the standard or rule alleged to have been
violated.


2. A reasonable time to abate the violation.


3. A notice that the employer may request a hearing if the employer is aggrieved by
the citation.


B. A certified mail delivery receipt or a signed verification of delivery in person
is prima facie evidence of the receipt of a citation.


C. Each citation or copy of a citation issued under this section shall be
prominently posted at or near each place a violation referred to in the citation existed.


D. No citation may be issued after the expiration of a period of six months from
the date of the inspection that produced evidence of the violation. If in the course of
an investigation the department identifies any additional alleged violator, the
department may investigate the additional alleged violator. No citation may be issued
after the expiration of six months from the date the additional alleged violator is
identified by the department.