Sec. 80. Violation of Act or standard; citation.

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(a)Upon inspection or investigation of a workplace, if the Director or his or her authorized representative believes that a public employer has violated a requirement of this Act or a standard, rule, or regulation promulgated under this Act, he or she shall with reasonable promptness issue a citation to the employer. A citation shall:

(i)be in writing,

(ii)describe with particularity the nature of the violation and include a reference to the provision of the Act, standard, rule, or regulation alleged to have been violated, and

(iii)fix a reasonable time for the abatement of the violation.

(b)Each citation issued under this Section, or a copy or copies thereof, shall be prominently posted at or near the place at which the violation occurred as prescribed in rules adopted by the Director.

(c)A citation shall be served on the employer or the employer's agent by delivering a copy to the person upon whom the service is to be had, or by leaving a copy at his or her usual place of business or abode, or by sending a copy by certified mail to his or her place of business, or by sending a copy by email to an email address previously designated by the employer for purposes of receiving notice under this Act.

(d)A citation may not be issued under this Section after the expiration of 6 months following the occurrence of any violation.