Section 5502.43. Notice and hearing prior to issuance of certificate - revocation or modification

Before issuing any civil defense certificate, the certifying authority shall give notice in writing by registered mail to the tax commissioner, and, in case the application relates to a structure, written notice to the county auditor of the county in which such structure is or is to be located, and shall afford to the applicant and the tax commissioner and the county auditor to whom such notice has been given an opportunity for a hearing. On like notice to the applicant and opportunity for hearing the certifying authority, on its own initiative or on complaint by the tax commissioner or the county auditor of the county in which any property to which a civil defense certificate relates is located, shall revoke such civil defense certificate whenever any of the following appears:

(A) That the certificate was obtained by fraud or misrepresentation;

(B) That the holder of the certificate has failed substantially to proceed with the construction, reconstruction, installation, or acquisition of the civil defense facility contemplated by the certificate;

(C) That the structure, or the equipment, or both, to which the certificate relates is being used for the ordinary and usual purposes of the holder, and is no more than sufficient for such ordinary and usual purposes; provided, that where the circumstances so require, the certifying authority in lieu of revoking such certificate may modify the same by restricting its operation.

Upon the mailing of notice of the action of the certifying authority revoking or modifying a civil defense certificate, as provided in section 5502.44 of the Revised Code, such certificate shall cease to be in force, or shall remain in force only as modified, as the case may require.

Effective Date: 10-29-1995