Section 17.60.960. Violations.

	(a)  If the department determines that a tourist sign permit holder or tourist sign violates AS 19.25.105 or this chapter, the department will send a written notice to the permit holder. The notice must describe the violation, give the permit holder an opportunity to respond, and provide notice of the acceptable remedy.  
	(b)  If the department determines under (a) of this section that a violation has occurred, then the department will issue an order  directing the permit holder to arrange, at the holder's expense, for a sign contractor to remove the sign. The department will also cancel the permit.  
	(c)  A notice issued under (a) of this section must provide the permit holder with at least 20 days from the date of the notice to respond to the notice or to remedy the violation.  
	(d)  If a permit holder fails to remedy a violation described in the order sent under (b) of this section, the department will  
		(1) remove the sign;  
		(2) cancel the permit if it has not already expired;  
		(3) bill the permit holder for the department's expenses;  
		(4) within 15 days of the date of removal send a written notice of action to the permit holder; the notice of action must describe the action and the reason for the action; and  
		(5) return the sign to the permit holder not later than 15 days after the permit holder pays the department for its expenses as billed under (3) of this subsection.  

Authorities

19.05.010;19.05.020;19.05.040;19.25.105;19.25.200

Notes

Authority

AS 19.05.010 AS 19.05.020 AS 19.05.040 AS 19.25.105 AS 19.25.200

History

Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142