§ 19-6. Enforcement.

(a) Order to correct.

(1) Upon a determination by the Commissioner that a newspaper vending box has been installed, used, or maintained in violation of any of the provisions of this subtitle, he or she shall cause an order to be issued to the distributor to correct the offending condition.

(2) The order shall be:

(i) telephoned to the distributor; and

(ii) confirmed by mailing a copy of the order by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the distributor.

(3) The order shall:

(i) specifically describe the offending condition;

(ii) suggest actions necessary to correct it; and

(iii) advise the distributor of its right to appeal the order pursuant to § 19-7.

(b) Removal by Commissioner.

(1) If, within 5 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) after receipt of the order, the distributor fails to properly correct the offending conditions or request an appeal hearing before the Board of Estimates, the Commissioner shall cause the offending newspaper vending box to be summarily removed and processed as unclaimed property under applicable provisions of law relating thereto.

(2) If the distributor of the offending newspaper vending box cannot be identified, the newspaper vending box shall be removed immediately and processed as unclaimed property under applicable provisions of law.

(3) The foregoing provisions are not exclusive and are in addition to any other penalty or remedy provided by law.