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i be issued, either personally or by mail, a citation that sets forth the alleged violation and which shall inform the alleged violator of his or her right to be heard on the accusation. Subd. 2 Hearings If a person accused of violating this ordinance so requests, a hearing shalt be scheduled, the time and place of which shall be determined by Anoka County. Subd. 3 Hearings Officer Anoka County shall serve as the hearing officer. Subd. 4 Decision If the hearing officer determines that a violation of this ordinance did occur, the decision, along with the hearing officer's reasons for finding a violation and the penalty to be imposed under Section 66.13 of this ordinance or as the court rules, shall be recorded in writing, a copy of which shall be provided to the accused violator, their parent or legal guardian. Likewise, if the hearing officer finds that no violation occurred or finds grounds for not imposing any penalty, such findings shall be recorded and a copy provided to the acquitted accused violator, their parent or legal guardian. Subd. 5 Appeals Appeals of any decision made by the hearing officer shall be filed in the district court for the city in which the alleged violation occurred. Subd. 6 Misdemeanor Prosecution Nothing in this Section shall prohibit the City from seeking prosecution as a misdemeanor for any alleged violation of this ordinance. If the City elects to seek misdemeanor prosecution, no administrative penalty shall be imposed. Subd. 7 Continued Violation Each violation, and every day in which a violation occurs or continues, shall constitute a separate offense. 66,13 Penalties Subd. I Licensees and Employees Any licensee, and any employee of a licensee, found to have violated this ordinance shall be charged an administrative fine which shall be determined by resolution of the City Council for a first violation of this ordinance; for a second offense at the same licensed premises within a twenty -four month period; and/or a third or subsequent offense at the same Iocation within a twenty -four month period. A fine shall be determined by resolution of the City Council. In addition, after the third offense, the license shall be suspended for not less than seven days. Subd. 2 Other Individuals Other individuals, other than minors regulated by subdivision 3 of this subsection, found to be in violation of this ordinance shall be charged an administrative fee set by resolution of the City Council. Subd. 3 Misdemeanor Nothing in this Section shall prohibit the City from seeking prosecution as a misdemeanor for any violation of this ordinance. 7