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Page 15 Once a hearing is requested, it should be scheduled within a reasonable time period. Notice of the date, time and place of the hearing should be provided to the accused at least ten days prior to the hearing. Some local units of governments have elected to set standing hearing dates and times, and if this is the case in your community, you can provide. that information directly in the notice of violation. For example, if the hearings are to be conducted in conjunction with a regularly scheduled meeting, the notice could state that the alleged violator has the right to appear before the hearing body at the meeting of ~ If this is the case and the hearing is' to take place in conjunction with a regularly scheduled meeting, it should be done as a separate process either before or after the regularly scheduled meeting. The notice of the hearing should also clearly summarize the hearing process that will be followed. I I I ! I I I ! I Post-Hearing If a penalty is imposed, the violator should be informed where to pay the fine (if that is the applicable administrative penalty), and of the right to appeal the decision. The state tobacco law provides that all decisions of the hearing officer or panel can be appealed to the district court having jurisdiction in the area in which the violation occurred. If any administrative penalty is not paid, the. licensing authority has several options for collection: · Conciliation court · Debt collection service · Penalty for late payment · Separate offense for failure to pay fine · Suspension or no renewal of related business license · Possible assessment (consult with attorney and County Recorder) i I I I I I I I