In order to initiate a proceeding under subchapter I of this chapter and this subchapter, the Mayor shall serve a notice of infraction upon a respondent. The Mayor shall retain a copy of the notice of infraction, which shall bear a certification attesting to the matters set forth in the notice. The Mayor shall prepare the notice of infraction, which shall contain: The name and address of the respondent; A citation of the law or regulation alleged to have been violated; The nature, time, and place of the infraction; Where appropriate, the date by which the respondent must comply to avoid incurring a fine or penalty; The amount of the fine applicable to the infraction; The manner, place, and time in which the fine and penalties, if any, may be paid; Notice that failure to pay monetary sanctions may result in suspension of respondent’s permit or license; Notice that failure to answer the notice of infraction within 15 days after the date of service, or other period which the Mayor may establish by rule, shall result in a penalty equal to twice the amount of the civil fine for the infraction set forth in the notice; and Notice of the respondent’s right to request a hearing with respect to the infraction, and the procedure for requesting a hearing. If an administrative law judge or attorney examiner determines that a notice of infraction is defective on its face, the administrative law judge or attorney examiner shall enter an order dismissing the notice of infraction and shall promptly notify the respondent.
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