§ 4-39. Dangerous dog hearing procedures.

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(a)

A hearing officer appointed by the Polk County board of county commissioners shall impartially preside over the hearing.

(b)

The hearing shall be informal, the rules of evidence and civil procedure shall not apply, but fundamental due process shall be observed and govern the proceedings. The hearing officer shall decide the issues based upon the preponderance of the evidence and the decision shall be final.

(c)

After conducting the hearing, the hearing officer shall issue a determination within seven (7) days of the hearing. All determinations of the hearing officer shall be in writing, signed, and dated by the hearing officer, shall contain findings of fact and conclusions of law, and shall be served upon the owner by registered mail, certified hand delivery (signed receipt), or service in conformance with the provisions of Chapter 48, Florida Statutes, as amended, relating to service of process.

(Ord. No. 18-068, § 19, 10-2-18)

                    
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