Legal Issues In Code Enforcement exam ACTUAL EXAM ALL 500 QUESTIONS and CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR

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Legal Issues In Code Enforcement exam ACTUAL
EXAM ALL 500 QUESTIONS and CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
QUESTION: If the code enforcement board find the violation to be irreparable or irreversible in

nature, in cities where the population is less than 5000, the fine shall not exceed how much per

day? - ANSWER-may impose a fine not to exceed $5000 per day per violation




QUESTION: After 3 months from the filing of any lien which remains unpaid, the enforcement

board may authorize local governing body to do what? - ANSWER-Foreclose on the lien or to

sue to recover a money judgment for the amount of the lien.




QUESTION: Foreclosure on a lien or suing to recover a money judgment for the amount of the

lien, can be done after what period of time? - ANSWER-After 3 months from the filing of any

lien which remains unpaid.




QUESTION: Can a Code Enforcement Board foreclose on a real property which is a Homestead?

- ANSWER-No lien created can be foreclosed upon a real property that is a Homestead.




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QUESTION: In lieu of Publication, Notice, may be posted on the property in violation, how many

days prior to the hearing? - ANSWER-10 days prior the the hearing




QUESTION: Posting Notices in regards to a Hearing should be in how many locations? -

ANSWER-2 locations




QUESTION: Where should Posting Notices of a Hearing be placed? - ANSWER-one shall be the

property upon which the violation is alleged to exist and the other shall be in the case of

municipalities, at the front door of the courthouse or main governmental center.




QUESTION: Any person who willfully refuses to sign and accept a citation issued by a CEO shall

be guilty of what? - ANSWER-Guilty of a Misdemeanor of the second degree




Q; What is the intent of Code Enforcement? - ANSWER-To promote, protect, and improve the

health, safety, and welfare of citizens of the counties and municipalities of the state...




QUESTION: What member of a Code Enforcement Board has the power to initiate enforcement

proceedings? - ANSWER-No member of the Board



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QUESTION: For first time violations, in cities where the population is less than 5000, the fine

shall not exceed how much per day? - ANSWER-shall not exceed $250 per day




QUESTION: For repeat violations, in cities where the population is less than 5000, the fine shall

not exceed how much per day? - ANSWER-shall not exceed $500 per day




QUESTION: Chapter 162 Part I is about? - ANSWER-Local Government Code Enforcement

Boards




QUESTION: Chapter 162 Part II is about? - ANSWER-Supplemental County or Municipal Code or

Ordinance Enforcement Procedures




QUESTION: ...to promote, protect and improve the health, safety and welfare of the

citizens....by authorizing the non criminal penalties...and an inexpensive method of enforcing

any codes and ordinances...where pending or repeated violation continues to exist. - ANSWER-

What is the general intent of F.S. Chapter 162?




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QUESTION: What is DE NOVO? - ANSWER-it means Anew; afresh; a second time




QUESTION: The presence of 4 or more members shall constitute a quorum of a ______ member

enforcement board. - ANSWER-7




QUESTION: The presence of 3 or more members shall constitute a quorum of a _____ member

enforcement board. - ANSWER-5




QUESTION: Without a ___________, the officer bears the entire burden of presenting the case

against respondent. - ANSWER-Prosecutor




QUESTION: Which are good guidelines for testifying? - ANSWER-Identify yourself, background

and experience, the violation itself, your action: based on what you saw or heard, introduce

evidence, no more testimony or evidence.




QUESTION: You should always address the judge as __________. - ANSWER-Your honor




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