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St. Cloud Code of Ordinances § 442 § 442:08

Emergency orders

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Operative Text

St. Cloud Code of Ordinances § 442 § 442:08
Subd. 1. Whenever the department finds an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect the public health and or safety, it may, without notice or hearings, issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and require that the action be taken as it deems necessary to meet the emergency.
Subd. 2. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this chapter, the order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom the order is directed shall comply therewith immediately, but upon appeal to the department, shall be afforded a hearing before an independent hearing officer.
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Plain English

St. Cloud Code of Ordinances § 442:08 authorizes the city department to issue emergency orders without prior notice or a hearing when it determines that an immediate threat to public health or safety exists. Such an order takes effect the moment it is issued, bypassing the standard procedural steps outlined elsewhere in Chapter 442. Anyone named in the order must act immediately, though they retain the right to appeal and receive a hearing before an independent hearing officer after the fact.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under St. Cloud Code of Ordinances § 442:08, a compliant property operator treats any emergency order from the department as requiring immediate action, regardless of whether advance notice was given. Operators generally document their compliance steps as soon as an order is received, since the order is effective upon issuance. If an operator believes an order was issued in error or is overly broad, § 442:08 Subd. 2 provides a formal appeal pathway to an independent hearing officer.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

St. Cloud Code of Ordinances § 442:08 can affect tenants directly when an emergency order relates to conditions in their housing, since the order is enforceable immediately and may require rapid changes to the property or its occupancy. Tenants who are themselves named in such an order have the right under § 442:08 Subd. 2 to appeal and receive a hearing before an independent hearing officer. Tenants with questions about how an emergency order affects their rights may find it helpful to contact a local tenant-rights organization or consult with a housing attorney familiar with St. Cloud ordinances.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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